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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