Innovate Like Never Before — Techniques for Effective Problem-Solving
#4 has helped millions of people make millions of dollars
Most people can’t solve problems because they have no effective framework.
They tend to complicate every problem and overlook obvious solutions, thinking life cannot be that simple. This mindset is wrong.
Instead of experimenting with different solutions, they wait for inspiration to strike and provide them with the perfect answer. This leads to procrastination and a failure to take action. Thomas Edison, on the other hand, had several methods of problem-solving that were highly effective.
In this article, I will share with you his four most successful problem-solving strategies.
1. Start with the simple solution
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci
Many of us tend to dislike making simple decisions. We tend to overcomplicate every problem, thinking the obvious solutions are wrong, so we ignore them.
However, solutions are usually that simple. A great story about Thomas Edison highlights this point. Edison would test applicants who wanted to work for him with the Light Bulb Test. He would hand them a light…
