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How to solve a problem
Experience has shown me that one of the main causes of losing sleep over a problem is that we think we are dealing with a question when in fact we are dealing with an answer (a solution) that turns out not to be a good fit to our actual problem. A way around this dilemma is to ask, “What would it do for me if I solved this problem?” The answer to
... See moreBernard Roth • The Achievement Habit: Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life
When we jump into a task without thinking about what we’re trying to accomplish, we can end up with solutions to the wrong problem. We can waste energy that would be better spent determining which direction to take.
When deciding what you’re doing, ask yourself:
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When deciding what you’re doing, ask yourself:
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What before how.
Step One: Understand Your Problem. A surprising number of people skip this step, thinking they know what the problem is when actually they don’t. This is something you actually have to think about.