
Make The Problem Specific Enough To Solve
Episode notes
Some problems stay overwhelming because they are too vague.
"I need to get my life together."
"I'm always behind."
"Something is wrong."
"I need to do better."
These statements may be honest, but they don't give you anything specific to work on.
Make The Problem Specific Enough To Solve explores how turning a vague problem into a precise one can make the next step much clearer.
Instead of saying, "I'm terrible with money," ask:
"Where is my money actually going?"
Instead of, "I can't focus," ask:
"What keeps interrupting me when I try to work?"
Instead of, "My schedule doesn't work," ask:
"Which part of my schedule consistently breaks down?"
Specificity turns frustration into information.
Once you can describe the problem clearly, you can start identifying causes,Β ...Β