Problems cannot be solved by the level of awareness that created them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You cannot solve problems using the same mindset that created them. A new level of awareness is needed.
- In plain terms
- Solving problems requires thinking differently than before.
- What can you take from it?
- Change your perspective to solve difficult problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is your mindset limiting you?
- What new awareness do you need?
Another view
Sometimes incremental change within existing awareness works.
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