how do you think through complex issues to derive solutions? any frameworks, books, papers etc folks would recommend?

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Ask “why” 5x to get to the root of a complex issue

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1) list the top problems, which should be MECE
2) think of a solution that address them
3) if it doesn’t, adapt the solution to address more if the problems (this may result in documenting more problems, which is good)
4) visualize it
5) get other perspectives, those with more and less experience than you
6) repeat

In general, thinking should be never violate these rules:
1) never prioritize ease over value
2) trust people to make consistently correct decisions
3) doing it alone

That’s the way I think of things anyhow and it works for me so far. Any thoughts?

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