Compare your world to a world where the problem doesn't exist

Sun Feb 03, 2019 · 81 words

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If you can find a real-life situation where the problem doesn’t exist, try to find out what’s different about that situation.

What characteristics about that situation differ from your situation?

Yes, those differences represent new problems for you to solve.

However, you’re in a way better position than before.

If you can bridge the gap between your situation and that real-life situation where the problem doesn’t exist, your problem is solved.

See the problem-solving checklist for more ideas about solving problems.