Good problem-solving habits - Deepstash

Good problem-solving habits

  • Stay with it. Keep on trying, even if you don't make progress every day.
  • Be open to reconceptualising problem structure. If the system we invented leads to dead ends, be open to looking for a new way to address it.
  • Take breaks. It will help keep mental costs low.
  • Interact with people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and viewpoints. It can help us conceptualise a problem in new ways.

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