Looking at the problem from multiple different perspectives. Once you have different "frames" of looking at the same issue, you can choose a frame that is the most beneficial in that situation.
Published on Jan 24, 2024
Approach the problem from the opposite side. Instead of thinking how we can win, think how we can lose. Instead of how to sell a lot, think how could we sell very few.
Published on Jan 24, 2024
To find the ideal load for a system, double the load in each iteration. Once the system fails, half the last load and increase load by one for each iteration. The load before the next failure is the ideal load.
Published on May 20, 2022
When you want a fast method to select the best option, use this rule.
Published on May 20, 2022
Creativity and problem solving is better when you have internalized knowledge about the problem domain. This helps you make quick connections, try multiple combinations, see patterns and intuit answers.
Published on May 18, 2022
SMART Goals are good for small tasks. But for larger goals, they break down. PACT system is more useful for those. Eg. "Learn Coding"
Published on Sep 12, 2021
Intelligence = ability to accomplish complex goals
Published on Sep 09, 2021
Method to find creative solutions to well defined problems. Ask yourself these questions...
Published on Jul 08, 2021
Disciplined questioning that enables critical thinking...
Published on Jul 02, 2021
Ask yourself why recursively about a problem 5 times. This will lead you to root cause of the problem. It will take you down the cause and effect relationship till you reach a deep enough point.
Published on Jul 02, 2021
This tool will let you break down a problem into is smallest units and build a solution focusing on those units. We generally understand by analogy - we connect the new information to something we already know. That's easier and quicker - but not as accurate as getting to the first principles. Some ways to do this...
Published on Jul 02, 2021
Use this to find the root causes of issues. Also know as Ishikawa diagram or cause-and-effect diagram.
Published on Jul 02, 2021
There are a lot of important problems that are fundamentally insolvable. They can never be solved - but can be outgrown. You can accept the problem - which will reduce the suffering caused by the problem.
Published on Dec 08, 2020
Framing is the process of breaking down a problem into a set of choices, trade offs, and options that enable a team to make a call. Try to find one question which, if answered, it likely answers the subsequent questions as well. This is the eigenquestion.
Published on Dec 04, 2020