a space to think

A tactic for solving hard problems

Sometimes we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to solve a difficult problem. Inevitably, we hit a wall.

When that happens, try to define and understand the wall. Why are you struggling so much with it?

Only then can you figure out the right next step. Or, the right reframing.

I feel like most people try so often to skip this step, and it inevitably leads to wasted time.