A Three-Step Framework For Solving Problems 👌
Jun 2019
When you solve your health problem by buying a gym membership, you create new problems like waking up early and sweating through your clothes. Problems never stop; they merely get exchanged and upgraded. This reframes problem-solving as an ongoing practice rather than a destination.
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