Think Like an Entrepreneur: Problem-Solving as Your Superpower
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Jul 10, 2024
Think Like an Entrepreneur: Problem-Solving as Your Superpower
Every day of running a business is a new puzzle to solve. Love the challenge? You’re in the right place.
Many people get overwhelmed, paralyzed by problems, instead of seeing them as opportunities to grow.
- Redefine “problems”: They’re stepping stones to the next level of your business.
- Don’t panic, troubleshoot: Emotions cloud judgment. Take a breath, then break it down.
- Root cause analysis: What’s the TRUE source of the problem, not just the symptom you’re seeing?
- Embrace the outsider’s view: Ask non-entrepreneurs for advice, they see what you’ve become blind to.
- Creative solutions > obvious ones: Can you combine ideas in new ways, turn the problem on its head?
- Every failure is data: What can you learn NOT to do next time something similar arises?
What’s a recent problem you solved in a creative way?
Next time you face a problem, write down the immediate emotional reaction, THEN the practical steps.