Category Archives: Problem Solving

Bad Momentum = Trying to ride every wave. And getting overwhelmed by one crushing wave (problem) after another.

To solve really hard problems, you need to see clearly. You can’t have a lot of internal and external noise getting in the way.

What’s your process for putting your best ideas into action?

To solve really hard problems, you need to write down or record new ideas so you don’t lose them. But you also need to organize and prioritize those ideas.

The best solutions usually hit you when you least expect them—when you’re showering, or walking the dog, or making breakfast.

There are 2 basic approaches to strategic problem solving: flex and force.

The typical brainstorming approach to problem solving is usually a waste of time.

Your idea for how to solve a complex problem is just a starting point. It’s a hypothesis.

Once you have a better understanding of how others see the problem, reframe the problem based on how they think things should be—not just how you think things should be.

Problems involving complex systems and competing goals require a long-game solution strategy. A series of smaller, incremental moves based on a wider view of the problem.