Problem solving
An underrated law? Kidlin's Law.
That if you write down a problem clearly and specifically, you have already solved half of it.
The act of clearly & specifically describing a problem on paper creates a deeper understanding of its components & makes it easier to find solutions.
Dr. Julie Gurnerx.com
Albert Einstein reportedly said that if he had an hour to solve a problem, he would spend fifty-five minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.
Alexandra Carter • Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything
When faced with a difficult problem, don’t try to solve it. Instead, make sure you understand it. If you understand it properly, the solution will be obvious.
Henrik Karlsson • How to Solve a Problem
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.
