Separate the problem from the symptom
The Road less Stupid
Keith J Cunningham
Many of us confuse problem with the symptom;
For ex., In fitness , one would say , I am overweight / underweight;
but that is a symptom - gap
what is the problem?
It could be over-eating, lack of exercise or hormonal issue
That is the problem - we need to get to the root-cause
Gap is not the problem!
For example , you need to "kick a can" from point A to Point B
current state to future state!
But, there is an obstacle that is the hurdle between point A and Point B
Now that is the problem!
to get to the problem : you can ask the below questions
1. What are the possible reasons I am noticing this symptom?
2. What is not happening , if it happens will narrow the gap?
3. What is happening, if it does not happen, would cause gap to disappear?
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