It isn't that they can't see the solution. It is that they can't see the problem.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The barrier is not seeing the problem, not the solution.
- In plain terms
- We fail because we don't see the problem, not the fix.
- What can you take from it?
- Identify the problem before seeking the solution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do we solve the wrong problem?
- Why is defining problems hard?
Another view
Solutions might be technically infeasible even if seen.
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