1, #91 - What? So What? Now What?
The key steps in dealing with a strategic challenge are a diagnosis of the situation—a comprehension of “what is going on here,” finding the crux, and then creating reasonable action responses.
Richard Rumelt • The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists
I also do a “so what” exercise. I make a statement and ask myself “so what?” at the end of it.
Timothy Ferriss • Tribe Of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
Situation: What is the state of affairs today?Complication: What has changed that requires action?Resolution: Minto Pyramid-style: answer-first followed by supporting arguments.
Lenny Rachitsky • The Minto Pyramid Principle and the SCR Framework
With every problem listed, you feel a little uptick of anxiety. Anxiety and satisfaction. Because with this many problems, you’re clearly in a position to help out in so many ways with a rich plethora of advice. The only question is where to start: with the first challenge mentioned, or with the one for which you’re most confident about providing t
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