THE ROOT CAUSE PRINCIPLE

THE ROOT CAUSE PRINCIPLE: Identify the root cause of the problem. Don't be content with simply treating its symptoms.

— from The Mind in the Cockpit · Clear Thinking: The Art and Science of Making Better Decisions by Shane Parrish

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• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)
• Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)

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