You are Solving the Wrong Problem

Why do we often struggle to solve problems effectively? We end up spinning up wheels, no closer to a solution than when we started. This insightful book rethinks problem solving to reveal a counterintuitive truth: the problems that seem easy are usually the hardest, while complex problems can be simplified and solved through strategic thinking. You can solve smarter, not work harder.
Learn to retrain your brain and reframe any problem with the collaborative human-AI approach outlined here. Develop the critical thinking skills to identify root causes, gather data, and challenge assumptions. Leverage AI and other modern tools to enhance your analysis. Adopt the curiosity mindset that unlocks innovative solutions.
Through relatable examples and hands-on exercises, the author guides you step-by-step through techniques to:
- Retrain your brain to approach problems without preconceptions
- Reframe problems from different perspectives to reveal the actual issue
- Resolve problems by targeting root causes for lasting solutions
Whether you're seeking to optimize business processes, resolve interpersonal conflicts, or tackle technical challenges, this book equips you with a systematic framework. Go beyond quick fixes and conventional thinking. Develop the creative problem-solving skills to drive meaningful change.
Inside the book, you'll discover:
- The Retrain, Reframe, Resolve methodology
- The Diamond Pattern of fan-out research and fan-in solution building
- The Problem Paradox of simple problems and complex solutions
- The Curiosity Rule and its key role of continuous learning
- How anyone can be an AI data analyst
- Exercises with complete solutions to hone your skills
- Curated puzzles to practice specific problem-solving techniques
- How to ask questions relentlessly and effectively, of either humans or AI
- Why you don't need to worry about Prompt Engineering, but you do need to think critically
- The power of "working backward" from the customer's needs
- When to use a small change in perspective to get big results
- How to work smarter, not harder by focusing on the right issues
- When to slow down and resist the urge to race to answers
- Tools to methodically reframe any problem statement
If you want to solve problems like a pro, develop strategic thinking, and achieve ambitious goals, this is the book for you.
Learn how small shifts in perspective yield big breakthroughs!