Defining the problem starts with identifying two things

Defining the problem starts with identifying two things: (1) what you want to achieve, and (2) what obstacles stand in the way of getting it.

— from Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences) · Clear Thinking: The Art and Science of Making Better Decisions by Shane Parrish

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• Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)
• Failure & Resilience (Challenge/Failure/Perseverance/Accountability/Flexibility/Resilience)

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