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What does it mean?
After studying cricket, Bryson jokes that golf carts could fix the game's issues quickly.
In plain terms
He suggests golf carts could solve cricket problems.
What can you take from it?
Simple solutions sometimes overlook complex problems.

Where it applies

  • watching sports
  • problem solving
  • critiquing rules

Putting it to work

  • evaluate solutions
  • respect traditions
  • look deeper

Questions to consider

  • What quick fixes fail?
  • How do you approach game rules?

Another view

Golf carts may not address the real issues.

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