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27 Quotes to Change How You Think About Problems Great minds give you the benefit of their experience.

By Daniel Marlin Edited by Dan Bova Apr 21, 2017

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It happens to even the most seasoned of entrepreneurs. You've built momentum for your latest project, you're excited to embrace new challenges and you've visualized success at the end of the road.

But all of a sudden an unexpected problem stops you dead in your tracks -- and this one seems impossible to solve.

Yes, major hurdles are disheartening, and they're often unavoidable. But the way you engage with and think about problems directly influences your ability to solve them.

Here's how some of the world's smartest people think about problems and how you can learn to overcome them.

Related: 4 Effective Ways Leaders Solve Problems and Stop them Before They Happen

1. "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." – Albert Einstein

2. "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines." – Robert H. Shuller

3. "All problems become smaller when you confront them instead of dodging them." – William F. Halsey

4. "Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." – James Baldwin

5. "Sometimes problems don't require a solution to solve them; Instead they require maturity to outgrow them." – Steve Maraboli

6. "Every problem is a gift. Without them we wouldn't grow" – Tony Robbins

7. "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." – Soren Kierkegaard

8. "If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?" – Shantideva

9. "It isn't that they cannot find the solution. It is that they cannot see the problem." – G.K Chesterton

10. "Problems are nothing but wake-up calls for creativity" – Gerhard Gschwandtner

11. "We fail more often because we solve the wrong problem than because we get the wrong solution to the right problem." – Russell L. Ackoff

12. "A positive attitude may not solve your problems -- but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." – Anonymous

Related: 4 Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude Even When You're Stressed

13. "Running away from a problem only increases the distance from the solution." – Anonymous

14. "Problem-solving leaders have one thing in common: a faith that there's always a better way." – Gerald M. Weinberg

15. "Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems." – Rene Descartes

16. "Your ability to solve problems and make good decisions is the true measure of your skill as a leader." – Brian Tracy

17. "If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem, it is impossible to solve it." – Naoto Kan

18. "A problem is a chance for you to do your best." – Duke Ellington

19. "Giving up is the most painful way of solving a problem." – Anonymous

20. "Instead of thinking out the box, get rid of the box." – Deepak Chopra

21. "Solving problems means listening." – Richard Branson

22. "Inside of every problem lies an opportunity." – Robert Kiposaki

23. "There is no problem outside of you that is superior to the power within you." – Bob Proctor

24. "You can increase your problem-solving skills by honing your question-asking ability." – Michael J. Gelb

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25. "Don't bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself." – Colin Powell

26. "If a problem can be solved it will be. If it cannot be solved there is no use worrying about it." – Dalai Lama XIV

27. "All life is problem solving." – Karl Popper

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Problem Solving Quotes

The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Peter Drucker

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. – Albert Einstein

Every problem is a gift – without problems, we would not grow. – Tony Robbins

Don’t find faults, find solutions. – Henry Ford

A problem is only a problem if you think it’s a problem. – John Maxwell

The biggest problem-solving tool we have is our mindset. – Unknown

Success is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to solve them. – Unknown

Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines. – Robert H. Schuller

The only way to escape the problem is to solve it. – Unknown

When faced with a problem, do not ask ‘Why me?’ Ask ‘Why not me?’ – Unknown

Problems are not obstacles, they are opportunities in disguise. – Unknown

You can’t solve a problem with the same level of thinking that created it. – Albert Einstein

If you don’t like where you are, change it. You are not a tree. – Jim Rohn

Every problem has a solution, but it may not be the one you expected. – Unknown

The best problems are the ones we create for ourselves. – Unknown

The difference between a problem and an opportunity is your attitude. – Unknown

The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem. – Captain Jack Sparrow

Stop being a part of the problem; start being a part of the solution. – Unknown

You can’t solve all the problems in the world, but you can solve some. – Unknown

The best way to solve a problem is to solve it together. – Unknown

Problems are opportunities in work clothes. – Henry J. Kaiser

The best way to solve a problem is to meet it head-on. – Unknown

The greatest solutions come from understanding the problem deeply. – Unknown

Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better. – Jim Rohn

Problems are just puzzles waiting to be solved. – Unknown

When faced with a problem, look for the lesson rather than the blame. – Unknown

Don’t run away from problems; run towards solutions. – Unknown

The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity for growth. – Unknown

The solution is not out there; it’s within you. – Unknown

Problems are a sign of life; they are how we grow. – Unknown

The best way to find a solution is to first understand the problem. – Unknown

Problems are temporary; solutions are permanent. – Unknown

Problems are not obstacles, they are invitations to think creatively. – Unknown

You can’t solve every problem, but you can solve one at a time. – Unknown

The harder the problem, the more rewarding the solution. – Unknown

The solution lies in your ability to ask the right questions. – Unknown

Don’t wait for someone else to solve your problems; take action. – Unknown

Problems are stepping stones to success. – Unknown

Problems are opportunities for creativity and innovation. – Unknown

Problems are not the end of the road; they are a detour. – Unknown

Problems are a part of life; solving them is a part of living. – Unknown

Problems are like puzzles; they require a systematic approach. – Unknown

Problems are not roadblocks; they are redirections. – Unknown

Don’t complain about your problems; create solutions. – Unknown

Every problem has a solution, you just have to find it. – Unknown

Solving problems is not a burden, it’s a privilege. – Unknown

Problems are the raw materials of success. – Unknown

The best solutions are often simple, but not always easy. – Unknown

Problems are temporary, solutions are permanent. – Unknown

Your ability to solve problems is directly related to your level of success. – Unknown

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Problem-Solving Wisdom: 50 Quotes to Inspire Your Journey

Life is full of challenges, and problem-solving is an essential skill for success. Whether you’re facing a personal or professional obstacle, having a problem-solving mindset can help you overcome it. Here are 50 quotes that offer wisdom and inspiration to help you on your journey.

“If you can’t solve a problem, it’s because you’re playing by the rules.” Paul Arden

Don’t limit yourself to conventional thinking. Sometimes, the best solutions come from thinking outside the box.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln

Don’t wait for the future to happen to you. Take action and create the future you want for yourself.

“If you want to solve a problem, you have to be willing to change.” Aristotle

If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep getting the same results. Be willing to change your approach to find a solution.

“The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” Albert Einstein

If you’re stuck in a problem, try to step back and look at it from a different perspective. Sometimes, a fresh approach can lead to a breakthrough.

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” Theodore Roosevelt

Don’t let indecision hold you back. Sometimes, even if it’s not the perfect solution, taking action is better than doing nothing at all.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs

When you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be more motivated to tackle challenges and find solutions.

“The best solutions come from the best questions.” Edward de Bono

When you’re trying to solve a problem, ask yourself the right questions. This can help you uncover new insights and find more effective solutions.

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” Lewis Carroll

Before you start trying to solve a problem, make sure you have a clear understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish. This can help you stay focused and avoid wasting time on unproductive solutions.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill

Don’t give up when you face obstacles or setbacks. Keep pushing forward and have the courage to continue.

“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” Captain Jack Sparrow

Don’t let a negative attitude hold you back. Approach problems with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.

“You can’t solve a problem on the same level that it was created. You have to rise above it to the next level.” Albert Einstein

If you’re stuck in a problem, try to think bigger and rise above it to find a better solution.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Nelson Mandela

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Learn from them and keep moving forward.

“The problem contains the solution.” Michael Bierut

Look closely at the problem you’re trying to solve. Sometimes, the solution is hidden within the problem itself.

“If you want to change the world, change yourself.” Mahatma Gandhi

When you’re facing a problem, start by looking within yourself. Changing your own approach or mindset can sometimes be the first step towards finding a solution.

“A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Charles Kettering

Take the time to clearly define the problem you’re trying to solve. This can help you focus your energy on finding a solution that addresses the root cause of the problem.

“Challenges are what make life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” Joshua J. Marine

Don’t shy away from challenges. Embrace them as opportunities to grow and learn.

“The best way out is always through.” Robert Frost

When you’re facing a problem, don’t try to avoid it. The only way to solve it is to face it head-on and work through it.

“If you don’t make mistakes, you’re not working on hard enough problems.” Frank Wilczek

Don’t be afraid to tackle difficult problems, even if it means making mistakes along the way.

“The solution often turns out more beautiful than the puzzle.” Richard Dawkins

Don’t be intimidated by a complex problem. The solution can be just as rewarding as the challenge itself.

“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” Duke Ellington

Approach problems as opportunities to showcase your skills and abilities.

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates

When you’re trying to solve a problem, focus your energy on finding a new solution rather than trying to fix what’s broken.

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Don’t let your circumstances define you. You have the power to decide who you want to be and what you want to achieve.

“The best ideas are common property.” Seneca

Don’t be afraid to share your ideas and collaborate with others. Sometimes, the best solutions come from working together.

“When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” Theodore Roosevelt

When you feel like you’re at the end of your rope, don’t give up. Hold on and keep fighting.

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Confucius

Don’t be intimidated by a big problem. Start by taking small steps towards a solution.

“A problem is a chance to do your best.” Duke Ellington

When you’re faced with a problem, see it as an opportunity to show what you’re capable of.

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein

Don’t give up on a problem too quickly. Sometimes, the solution takes time to reveal itself.

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

When you’re trying to achieve a goal, make sure you have a clear plan in place to help you get there.

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

Don’t let doubt hold you back from achieving your goals. Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed.

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“A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.” Charles Kettering

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35 Inspirational Quotes On Solutions

A solution is defined as a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation; the state of being solved: a particular instance or method or solving; an explanation or answer. Great entrepreneurs find solutions quickly. Problem-solvers are most likely logical, creative, persistent, and calm. May these Quotes On Solutions inspire you to be a resourceful individual so that you may live your dreams .

1.  “Focus on the solution, not on the problem.” Jim Rohn

2.  “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Anonymous

3.  “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.” African Proverb

4.  “The problem contains the solution.” Michael Bierut

5.  “Do not blame the world. Find a solution.” Sri Chinmoy

6.  “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that created them.”

7.  “ Impossible only means that you haven’t found the solution yet.” Anonymous

8.  “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.” Tina Fey

9.  “Sometimes I just stop talking, and that solves everything.” Anonymous

10.  “Every problem has a solution. You just have to be creative enough to find it.” Travis Kalanick

11.  “Always look at the solution, not the problem. Learn to focus on what will give results.” Anonymous

12.  “For every problem there is an answer. Empty your thoughts and allow the solution to visit you.” Anonymous

13.  “Fall in love with the problem, not the solution.” Uri Levine

14.  “The solution to any problem – work, love, money, whatever – is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” Anonymous

15.  “If you define the problem correctly, you almost have the solution.” Steve Jobs

16.  “When the solution is simple, God is answering.” Albert Einstein

17.  “The solution is always spiritual.” Anne Lamott

18.  “When you find no solution to a problem, it’s probably not a problem to be solved but rather a truth to be accepted.” Anonymous

19.  “Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to stop participating in the problem.” Anonymous

20.  “If the challenge exists, so must the solution.” Rona Mlnarik

21.  “Great design is not just a solution, it is the elimination of the problem.” M. Cobanli

22.  “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins

23.  “Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.” Colin Powell

24.  “A person who sees a problem is a human being; a person who finds a solution is visionary; the person who goes out and does something about it is an entrepreneur.”

25.  “The fear of being different prevents most people from seeking new ways to solve their problems.” Robert Kiyosaki

26.  “Bottom line, I removed myself from the victim mentality and took control of my life. I’m not just going to take responsibility for the success in my life – I’m going to take responsibility for the failures in my life. When you’re willing to accept that you’re the problem, you immediately become the solution.” Eric Thomas

27.  “The solutions you seek are within you.” ATGW

28.  “The great solution to all human problems is individual transformation.” Vernon Howard

29.  “When you have a ‘solution thinking mindset’ – and choose to focus 80% of your thoughts/words on solutions – you will not only be heading more speedily to long-term success, but you will immediately feel better in the moment.” Karen Salmansohn

30.  “Compassion is so often the solution.” Anonymous

31.  “The solution often turns out more beautiful than the puzzle.” Richard Dawkins

32.  “ Creativity is the answer. I always prefer the creative solution to an expensive solution.” Keenen Ivory Wayans

33.  “Every startup should address a real and demonstrated need in the world – if you build a solution to a problem lost of people have, it’s so easy to sell your product to the world.” Kevin Systrom

34.  “You can increase your problem-solving skills by honing your question-asking ability.” Michael J. Gelb

35.  “I truly believe there’s always a solution to every problem.” Maira Kalman

I hope you enjoyed these Inspirational Quotes On Solutions. Do let us know which one was your favorite in the comments section below.

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Anthony Davis

January 31, 2020 at 10:00 pm

The solution never has anything to do with the problem;)

Anthony John Davis

March 2, 2020 at 9:11 pm

Lol, interesting, thanks for sharing Glad you liked the article Anthony

Nathaniel P

December 21, 2018 at 1:30 am

How about this quote. The best way to solve a problem is to work to find a solution.

December 24, 2018 at 7:23 pm

I love it! Great quote Nathaniel

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19 Quotes to Help You Solve Problems

Problems come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small and easily solved, while others stretch to a global scale and require many minds working on a solution. Indeed, problem-solving is such an integral part of life that humans often choose to tackle problems for fun or for a mental challenge — take, for example, the worldwide popularity of crosswords and sudoku puzzles.

Some problems present opportunities: If an inventor can solve a particular problem that helps a whole swath of society, that innovation might change the world for the better. Other problems, of course, are very much unforeseen and unwanted. But even then, a positive attitude can go a long way to mitigate a tricky situation. As the eighth-century Indian philosopher Shantideva wrote, “If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?”

Here are some more wise quotes about solving problems, from philosophers, authors, business leaders, and more.

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.

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Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.

A problem thoroughly understood is always fairly simple. Found your opinions on facts, not prejudices. We know too many things that are not true.

There is always a well-known solution to every human problem — neat, plausible, and wrong.

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.

If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.

Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds.

If we want to solve a problem that we have never solved before, we must leave the door to the unknown ajar.

Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.

Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.

We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.

It is well known that “problem avoidance" is an important part of problem solving. Instead of solving the problem you go upstream and alter the system so that the problem does not occur in the first place.

Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.

Leadership is solving problems.

To launch a business means successfully solving problems. Solving problems means listening.

Our best problem-solving resource is peace. Solutions arise easily and naturally out of a peaceful state.

To solve any problem, there are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?

Too many problem-solving sessions become battlegrounds where decisions are made based on power rather than intelligence.

Every problem has a solution, although it may not be the outcome that was originally hoped for or expected.

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All the ill that is in us comes from fear, and all the good from love.

Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.

All that you’ve loved is all you own.

The beginning of wisdom is to do away with fear.

When you run into something interesting, drop everything else and study it.

My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.

The human mind always makes progress, but it is progress in spirals.

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.

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35 Inspiring Quotes On Problems

A problem is seen as a situation that needs to be given attention and solved. On the journey to success, we are bound to encounter many problems and challenges but we have to face them. Here are some quotes on problems that will guide you.

Inspiring Quotes On Problems

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein

“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” Robert Schuller

“Everyone has problems, but don’t lose your happiness just because you focus too much on your problems.” Anonymous

“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” Bernard Williams

“No matter what our problem, God is the solution.” Pauline Creeden

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“Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.” Rita Schiano

“Face your problems.” Anonymous

“Problems are the gifts that make us dig out and figure out who we are, what we’re made for, and what we’re responsible to give back to life.” Tony Robbins

“Life without problems is a school without lessons.” Anonymous

“Sometimes problems don’t require a solution to solve them; instead they require maturity to outgrow them.” Steve Maraboli

“Running away from your problems is a race you’ll never win.” Anonymous

“There are no big problems, there are just a lot of little problems.” Henry Ford

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“Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” Charles De Montesquieu

“Money problems can always be solved by a man not frightened by them.” Robert Heinlein

“Best way to escape from your problems is to solve them.” Anonymous

“Narrow your life down to this moment. Your life situation may be full of problems – most life situations are – but find out if you have a problem at this moment. Do you have a problem now?” Eckhart Tolle

“Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.” Tina Fey

“Knowing your own mind is the solution to all our problems.” Thubten Yeshe

“When solving problems, dig at the roots instead of just hacking at the leaves.” Anthony J. D’Angelo

“Most of the problems in life are because of two reasons: We act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting.” Zig Ziglar

“An entrepreneur is a problem solver.” ATGW

“I love places that make you realize how tiny you and your problems are.” Anonymous

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“There is no magic wand that can solve our problems. The solution rests with our work and discipline.” Jose Eduardo dos Santos.

“Running away from any problem only increases the distance from the solution.” Anonymous

“Believe me, every problem has a solution. Some just take longer to figure out.” Anonymous

“Life is good when you forget about your problems, even if it’s just for a little while.” Anonymous

“The more you complain about your problems, the more problems you will have to complain about.” Zig Ziglar

“A good life is not a life without problems. A good life is a life with good problems.” Mark Manson

“The problem is not the problem. The problem is the incredible amount of overthinking you’re doing with the problem. Let it go and be free.” Marc&Angel

All problems are illusions of the mind.” Eckhart Tolle

“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Don’t think too much about your problems in life. They are just test papers given by God to see how much you have learned from his subject called life.” Anonymous

“God does not create a lock without its key and God does not give you problems without its solutions – trust him.” Anonymous

“As long as you are happy with your life, you’ll have less problems.” Angelique Kidjo

“Enjoy life, despite the problems, they are solvable.” Anonymous

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Looking for inspirational quotes about problem solving? We have rounded up the best collection of solution quotes, sayings, captions, status, (with images and pictures) to inspire you to focus on solving your daily life problems, be it in a relationship, business, or career.

We all face problems in our life, either big or small. Taking stress and feeling anxious will not take us anywhere but will make things worse.

There are some quick fixes or long term solutions to the obstacles we encounter in life. But having a positive mindse t and an optimistic approach is the key to solving any issue in our lives.

By staying calm and acting fearlessly we take the first step towards finding a solution. A calm mind will always give you better ideas to resolve an issue. So having a positive approach in life will help you turn your failures into triumphs.

Also See: Encouragement Quotes

Giving time to your relationships, talking out the misunderstandings, being patient and calm with people to think wisely are some of the simple ways of problem solving. Sometimes solutions are very simple, to the most complex problems, only if we are smart enough to see them.

These motivational quotes are divided in these sections:-

Problem Solving Quotes

Inspiring solution to problems quotes.

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• “The solution is always spiritual.” – Anne Lamott
• “The problem contains the solution.” – Michael Bierut
• “There are no problems, only solutions.” – John Lennon

• “In a world full of problems, be the solution.” – Iris Watts
• “Do not blame the world. Find a solution.” – Sri Chinmoy
• “Either I will find a way, or I will make one.” – Philip Sidney
• “Fall in love with the problem, not the solution.” – Uri Levine
• “If the challenge exists, so must the solution.” – Rona Mlnarik

• “To every problem, there is a most simple solution.” – Agatha Christie
• “Sometimes I just stop talking, and that solves everything.” – Anonymous

• “If you do not focus on solutions, you will be just lost in problems.” – Sadhguru
• “Believe me every problem has a solution. Some just take longer to figure out.”
• “Impossible only means that you haven’t found the solution yet.” – Anonymous

• “If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re a part of the problem.” – African Proverb
• “Great design is not just a solution, it is the elimination of the problem.” – M. Cobanli

• “Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.” – Roy T. Bennett
• “Every problem has a solution. You just have to be creative enough to find it.” – Travis Kalanick
• “Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to stop participating in the problem.” – Anonymous
• “Always look at the solution, not the problem. Learn to focus on what will give results.” – Anonymous
• “For every problem there is an answer. Empty your thoughts and allow the solution to visit you.” – Anonymous
• “There is a creative solution to every problem. Every possibility holds the promise of abundance.” – Deepak Chopra
• “The fear of being different prevents most people from seeking new ways to solve their problems.” – Robert Kiyosaki
• “Whatever happens, you getting depressed is not a solution. You getting depressed would be one more problem.” – Sadhguru
• “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.” – Tina Fey

• “What you focus on expands. Focusing on problems creates more problems. Focusing on outcomes creates solutions.” – David Emerald
• “The solution to any problem – work, love, money, whatever – is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” – Anonymous
• “Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.” – Colin Powell
• “A person who sees a problem is a human being; a person who finds a solution is visionary; the person who goes out and does something about it is an entrepreneur.”
• “Bottom line, I removed myself from the victim mentality and took control of my life. I’m not just going to take responsibility for the success in my life – I’m going to take responsibility for the failures in my life. When you’re willing to accept that you’re the problem, you immediately become the solution.” – Eric Thomas

Knowing the problem, is half the solution. When you realize that there is a problem, be positive and have control on yourself in the situation.

Have faith that you will be able to tackle the problem. Don’t run away from your problems but learn to live with them. Try to find a solution to it and if you can’t solve it by yourself then take someone’s help.

Also See: Positive Attitude Quotes

When you come across a problem ask yourself these questions. What is the situation? How would I like the situation to be? What obstacles are keeping me away from the desired situation? By answering these questions you will learn what best you can do, to turn around the situation in your favor.

• “I am my problem but also my solution.”
• “Music is the best solution to any problem.”
• “The solutions you seek are within you.” – ATGW
• “ Compassion is so often the solution.” – Anonymous
• “Beer is the cause and solution to all of life’s problems.”
• “Lies are a temporary solution to a permanent problem.”

• “Focus on finding solutions to problems, not reasons to quit.”
• “Your success is determined by your ability to find solutions.”
• “You need to fail in order to find the right solution.” – Kevin Systrom
• “Stop talking about your problems and start thinking about solutions.”
• “To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution.” – Marcus Aurelius
• “I truly believe there’s always a solution to every problem.” – Maira Kalman
• “It is a courage which can find the solution to every problem.” – Amit Kalantri
• “There is always a solution to every challenging situation.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

• “The solution often turns out more beautiful than the puzzle.” – Richard Dawkins
• “The problem is not to find the answer, it’s to face the answer.” – Terence McKenna
• “If your only tool is a hammer then every problem looks like a nail.” – Abraham Maslow
• “The great solution to all human problems is individual transformation.” – Vernon Howard
• “There are only two ways to solve a problem: stop dwelling, and start doing.” – Emily Uraih
• “Sometimes, the best way of solving a problem is by letting it unsolved.” – Joe Mari Fadrigalan
• “There’s no use talking about the problem unless you talk about the solution.” – Betty Williams
• “Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to first let go of the idea that there is a problem.”
• “Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” – Theodore Roosevelt
• “Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin
• “Every problem has a solution; it may sometimes just need another perspective.” – Katherine Russell
• “You can increase your problem-solving skills by honing your question-asking ability.” – Michael J. Gelb
• “God does not create a lock without its key. God doesn’t give you problems without solutions. Trust Him.”
• “Anyone who cannot solve a problem in this world is not worthy of living in this world.” – Olawale Daniel
• “Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.” – Rene Descartes
• “Creativity is the answer. I always prefer the creative solution to an expensive solution.” – Keenen Ivory Wayans
• “It’s so much easier to suggest solutions when you don’t know too much about the problem.” – Malcolm Forbes
• “The important thing about a problem is not the solution, but the strength we gain in finding a solution.” – Seneca
• “If you spend all your energy on your immediate reaction, you won’t have enough energy left for your long term solution.” – Doe Zantamata
• “If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” – Albert Einstein
• “If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.” – Dalai Lama XIV
• “Every startup should address a real and demonstrated need in the world – if you build a solution to a problem lost of people have, it’s so easy to sell your product to the world.” – Kevin Systrom
• “When you have a ‘solution thinking mindset’ – and choose to focus 80% of your thoughts/words on solutions – you will not only be heading more speedily to long-term success, but you will immediately feel better in the moment.” – Karen Salmansohn

Sometimes our reaction to the problem makes it more difficult for us. So we should stay calm when we are in a mess and be optimistic about the situation.

Never let your problems take over your mind or heart. Take it easy and try to find a remedy and if you can’t then let it go. What’s the point of stressing over it, so it’s better to go with the flow. Maybe life has better things to offer you in future.

Also See: Quotes About Life Struggles

Panicking in the situation clouds our mind and drifts us apart from the solution. These quotes will give you ideas about how to solve the troubles that you are going through in life.

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61 Quotes About Problem Solving and Thinking for Yourself

What is your biggest problem right now, at this moment?

Have you clearly defined the problem and brainstormed solutions? If so, you are halfway to devising a resolution.

Problem-solving requires thinking. Thinking requires effort. Effort requires commitment.

Commit yourself to solving your own problems and thinking for yourself. Only then will you truly be free.

In a world with so many problems, problem-solving is hard. In a time when thinking is easily supplanted by automaticity and ease, thinking creatively and uniquely is a challenge.

Are you ready to solve your problem? Are you brave enough to think for yourself?

While you ponder each question, enjoy these quotes about solving problems and thinking for oneself.

Quotes About Problem Solving and Thinking for Yourself

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. ~ Rudyard Kipling

There’s no use talking about the problem unless you talk about the solution. ~ Betty Williams

It’s not a problem that we have a problem. It’s a problem if we don’t deal with the problem. ~ Mary Kay Utech

Think for yourself, or others will think for you without thinking of you. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Never try to solve all the problems at once — make them line up for you one-by-one. ~ Richard Sloma

If thy knowledge is real, employ it; wrestle with nature; test the strength of thy theories; see if they will support the trial; act! ~ Jean Baptiste Aloysius

All problems become smaller when you confront them instead of dodging them. ~ William F. Halsey

Be yourself and think for yourself, and while your conclusions may not be infallible they will be nearer right than the inclusions forced upon you by those who have a personal interest in keeping you in ignorance. ~ Elbert Hubbard

I went quickly from being a scientist to an advisor. Getting a rigorous Ph.D. in the hard sciences is about learning how to think, how to problem-solve and how to approach a circumstance... ~ Philippe Hartl

What keeps me up at night is if we continue down this path of becoming more and more dependent on science and technology, that less and less of the population is educated in science and math, or at least has an appreciation for how it affects life—and that will lead to decisions that are not optimal for the species or the country. ~ Philippe Hartl

You’re not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or who says it. ~ Malcolm X  

A sum can be put right: but only by going back till you find the error and working it afresh from that point, never by simply going on. ~ C. S. Lewis

To think for yourself you must question authority and learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable open-mindedness, chaotic, confused vulnerability to inform yourself. ~ Timothy Leary

Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you’ll try to deal with them on their level – and on their level they’ll beat you every time. ~ Jean Cocteau

People say that you’re going the wrong way when it’s simply a way of your own. ~ Angelina Jolie

Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies I have witnessed in public and private life, have been the consequences of action without thought. ~ Bernard Baruch

There’s no such thing as running away from the problem. They’re very patient and will wait a lifetime for you. ~ Darnell Lamont Walker

If you read, you can learn to think for yourself. ~ Doris Lessing

Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. ~ Roger Lewin

The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it. ~ Brendan Francis

Take responsibility for what you think and what you do. ~ Terence McKenna

Think for yourselves for a change. You’ve been pedlars: go and be merchants. You’ve been mercenaries: go and find something of your own to defend. ~ Dorothy Dunnett

To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask? ~ Jim Rohn

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. ~ Mark Twain

Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. ~ Henri Kaiser

A problem well stated is a problem half solved. ~ Charles Kettering

It is a fact that before we begin to think we seem to know everything; while when we set about thinking in earnest, we seem to know nothing. ~ Horace Smith (aka Paul Chatfield)

He only sees well who sees the whole in the parts, and the parts in the whole. ~ Johann Caspar Lavater

I know but three classes of men: those who see the whole, those who see but a part, and those who see both together. ~ Johann Caspar Lavater

Learn to see, listen, and think for yourself. ~ Malcolm X

If you form the habit of going by what you hear others say about someone, or going by what others think about someone, instead of searching that thing out for yourself and seeing for yourself, you will be walking west when you think you’re going east, and you will be walking east when you think you’re going west. ~ Malcolm X

Trust yourself. Think for yourself. Act for yourself. Speak for yourself. Be yourself. ~ Marva Collins

There is a time in the life of every problem when it is big enough to see, yet small enough to solve. ~ Mike Leavitt

Don’t waste your time trying to control the uncontrollable, or trying to solve the unsolvable, or think about what could have been. ~ David Mahoney

...think about what you can control and solve the problem you can solve with the wisdom you have gained from both your victories and your defeats in the past. ~ David Mahoney

It is better to solve one problem five different ways, than to solve five problems one way. ~  George Pólya

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow. ~ Tony Robbins

Learn to judge the thought independently of who says it or how. ~ Witold Gombrowicz

Running away from any problem only increases the distance from the solution. ~ Anonymous

When you place a high value on truth, you have to think for yourself. ~ Cornel West 

Start thinking for yourself, ask “why?” and even venture to say “why should I?” and pretty soon you will have half the world at your throat for being a “trouble maker.” ~ Christina Engela 

It is well known that “problem avoidance” is an important part of problem solving. Instead of solving the problem you go upstream and alter the system so that the problem does not occur in the first place. ~ Edward de Bono 

You can’t escape the madness of crowds by dogmatically rejecting them...The most contrarian thing of all is not to oppose the crowd but to think for yourself. ~ Peter Thiel

Today, take the limits off of yourself. You will never rise higher than your thinking. Get a bigger vision for your life. ~ Joel Osteen 

Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer. ~ Denis Waitley 

You have to change your thinking if you desire to have a future different from your present. ~ Germany Kent 

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems—not people; to focus your energies on answers—not excuses. ~ William Arthur Ward 

The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year. ~ John Foster Dulles 

Again and again, the impossible decision is solved when we see that the problem is only a tough decision waiting to be made. ~ Robert Schuller 

The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small. ~ Harold Witter Bynner 

The wise person devotes more time to structuring problems by considering potential consequences before acting. This leads to better judgments, better foresight, and to behavior that increases the probability of desired outcomes, or decreases the probability of undesired outcomes. ~ Moshe F. Rubinstein 

Problems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain, forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit. ~ M. Scott Peck 

If you choose to not deal with an issue, then you give up your right of control over the issue and it will select the path of least resistance. ~ Susan Del Gatto 

We always hope for the easy fix: the one simple change that will erase a problem in a stroke. But few things in life work this way. Instead, success requires making a hundred small steps go right – one after the other... ~ Atul Gawande 

When faced with a problem you do not understand, do any part of it you do understand and then look at it again. ~ Robert Heinlein 

...we have all, at some point, confused doing something—anything—with actually solving the problem. ~ Sherry Thomas  

When are you going to stop thinking about things that don’t matter and start thinking about what lies ahead for you? ~ Madeleine Brent 

Do not let yourself be contaminated by others’ ideas of what is best for you. Cast aside the shackles of destructive thinking. ~ Kai Greene 

Consistency is respecting the flames while aiming to extinguish problems at the base of the fire. ~ Dexter A. Daniels 

The problem is not the problem, it’s your attitude about the problem. ~ Ann Brashares 

You will only be remembered for two things: the problems you solve or the ones you create. ~ Mike Murdock 

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Problem-solving is an essential skill that we all need to navigate through life. Whether it’s a personal issue or a professional challenge, being able to effectively solve problems can lead to growth and success. Sometimes, we may find ourselves stuck and in need of inspiration to overcome these obstacles. In such moments, turning to quotes on problem solving can provide the motivation and guidance we need to find solutions.

These quotes on problem solving are not only insightful but also thought-provoking. They offer a fresh perspective on how to approach and tackle problems, reminding us that obstacles are merely opportunities in disguise. Let these quotes inspire you to embrace challenges, think outside the box, and find innovative solutions to any problem that comes your way.

Remember, problem-solving is a skill that can be developed and honed over time. By reading and reflecting on these quotes, you can gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance your problem-solving abilities. So, let’s dive in and discover the wisdom shared by some of the greatest minds in history when it comes to problem-solving.

Read these quotes on problem solving

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein

“Every problem is a gift – without problems, we would not grow.” – Anthony Robbins

“The problem contains the solution.” – Michael Bierut

“The best solutions come from the best problems.” – Tom Peters

“A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved.” – Charles Kettering

“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” – Robert H. Schuller

“The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.” – Captain Jack Sparrow

“The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it’s the same problem you had last year.” – John Foster Dulles

“Every problem has within it the seeds of its own solution.” – Stanley Arnold

“The secret to solving any problem is to find its hidden opportunity.” – John C. Maxwell

“If you can’t solve a problem, it’s because you’re playing by the rules.” – Paul Arden

“Problems are not solved by blaming others; they are solved by finding solutions.” – Unknown

“The only way to solve a problem is to face it, embrace it, and conquer it.” – Unknown

“Don’t be afraid of problems, be afraid of not learning from them.” – Unknown

“Problems are not roadblocks; they are stepping stones to success.” – Unknown

“Problems are opportunities in work clothes.” – Henry J. Kaiser

“You can’t solve a problem with the same mindset that created it.” – Albert Einstein

“Every problem is a character-building opportunity.” – Zig Ziglar

“The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity.” – T. Harv Eker

These quotes on problem solving serve as a reminder that challenges are not meant to hold us back but to propel us forward. They encourage us to approach problems with an open mind, embrace the learning journey, and seek innovative solutions. So, the next time you find yourself facing a difficult situation, remember these quotes and let them guide you towards effective problem-solving.

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26 Problem Solving Quotes

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• Tomorrow! It may bring a renewed attempt to solve old problems Unknown, The Great Unknown Poems About The Future

• The ability to problem solve means that you are able to elevate your mind beyond the issue at hand and look toward a potential solution. Freddy J. W. Parkes Problem Quotes
• It is frustrating to see deficient problem-solving all around. It’s rampant. But you don’t have to accept it. Nat Greene, Stop Guessing Poems of Encouragement
• And probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery. Samuel Smiles, Learn Wisdom Graduation Poems
• A problem solver is one who spurns the past and embraces the future. Theodore W. Higgingsworth Short Quotes

• Books give knowledge and wisdom they can give solutions to a problem. Catherine Pulsifer, Find A Nook Poems About Books
• In storm and in sunshine, whatever assail, you'll onward and conquer, and never say fail. Daniel C. Colesworthy Never Say Fail
• ... it is important to learn about inference ... When you can infer, you are able to accurately identify or get the necessary information needed to figure out a reasonable conclusion. Carl Patterson, Critical Thinking Beginner's Guide Learning Quotes
• Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions. Tony Robbins Energy Quotes
• Critical thinking can significantly enhance your problem-solving and decision-making skills. You make better-quality decisions, come up with more innovative solutions. Michael Kallet, Think Smarter Innovation Quotes
• Therein lies the core problem of problem solving—our tendency to think too fast ... and jump to solutions. We spend too little time and effort understanding a problem, believing instead we know all we need. Bernard Garrette, Cracked it! Time Quotes
• One significant attribute to anyone who endeavours to problem solve is the willingness to listen. Robert Rivers Listening Quotes
• It is the method through which the answer is obtained that is problem solving! Carl Patterson, Critical Thinking And Problem Solving Motivational Poems

• Persistence draws on many skills related to flexibility, frustration tolerance, and problem solving. J. Stuart Ablon, Changeable Persistence Quotes
• Thinking about creativity in the correct way, and learning new ways of approaching problem solving, has real and positive impacts on the level of creativity that results. Chris Griffiths, The Creative Thinking Handbook Creativity Quotes
• You may think it is hard work to find a solution to your problems. But, sometimes just stepping back from the problem gives you insight in how to solve it. Victoria L. Adenson Hard Work Quotes
• Getting angry doesn't solve anything. Grace Kelly Poems About Anger
• Every communication challenge you will face will involve factors that require at least a somewhat unique solution. For this reason, business communication itself—that is, figuring out what to say or write, and how— is a form of problem solving. Kathryn Rentz, Business Communication Poems
• There are times when I'm overloaded with obstacles, but I've learned over the years to not become consumed with pessimistic thoughts. That only magnifies the problem. Shadonna Richards, A Gift of Hope Overwhelmed Quotes
• Conflict always involves potential misinterpretation and hurt feelings. It takes courage to walk calmly and deliberately through the ambiguity and try to resolve it. Lawrence Polsky Courage Quotes
• Teach your children to craft and you will build their confidence in themselves, while at the same time they develop fine motor skills and come up with new problem-solving strategies. Susan Hollister, Crafting: The Top 300 Best Crafts Children Quotes
• It's a funny thing about getting or receiving a new idea or a way of solving a problem. The most advantageous time to arrive at this stage where thoughts appear to come out of nowhere are those times when your mind is engaged in quiet reflection, a relation time, time away from the constant intrusion of sights and sounds; a time when you are away from whatever the issue or problem you need to solve. Byron Pulsifer Relax Quotes
• Seminars don’t teach how to roll out a problem-solving process. It’s working properly when a system is in place to solve business problems when they occur in your facility. Robert Kinnear, Solve More Business Problems with this Invest Little, Win Big Strategy Poems About Winning
• You can be close to your young adults, talk to them regularly, share dinners and group texts with the family, and still let them find their own way and solve their own problems. Lisa Heffernan, Grown and Flown Poems About Family
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15 Quotes on Problem Solving from Inspirational Leaders

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Yvonne I. Wilson in Quotes // 2 Comments

Everywhere we turn these days there are problems. It seems like we don’t have to go further than our living rooms to realize that. At the push of a button, the overwhelming, and often times glaring images and sounds are right there and it’s just hard for anyone to ignore.

The problems are getting more complicated by the minute. The strategies that were used to solve them yesterday, seems amateur when measured against the problems themselves and what it’s really going to take to get them solved today.

In the midst of it all, I would still say there is hope. And today we can be encouraged and inspired by words of wisdom from great men who no doubt have had problems and challenges of their own and who have recorded their mark in history of how to approach the problems without losing courage.

1.) “When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find out that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

2.) “How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself – so always think positively.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

3.) “A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them and strong enough to correct them.”  ~ John C. Maxwell

4.) “A leader lives with people to know their problems. A leader lives with God in order to solve them.” ~ John C. Maxwell

5.) “In fact, it is only through the New Testament that we can learn just what Christian faith is…Open your Bible at any page you like, there is nothing about solving religious problems. Bible testifies that God exists and that He revealed Himself through Jesus Christ. It shows too that the man who lives without God is not living right.” ~ Wilhelm Busch

6.) “Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” ~ John F. Kennedy

7.) “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13 New King James Version [NKJV]

8.) “The way to solve the problems in your life is to open your heart to others and to think differently. This has better result and brings more peace and happiness in your life, especially ultimate happiness that you will experience forever and that you can give to everyone who is suffering and to everyone who needs your help.” ~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche

9.) “No problem is insurmountable. With a little courage, teamwork and determination a person can overcome anything.’ ~ B. Dodge

10.) “One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.” ~ Arnold Glasgow

11.) The bottom line is that if you become a master at handling problems and overcoming obstacles, what can stop you from success? The answer is nothing! And if nothing can stop you, you become unstoppable! ~ T. Hary Eker

12.) “The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities, We need men who can dream of things that never were.” ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy

13.) “Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first.” ~ Dalai Lama

14.) “We shall find the answer when we examine the problem, the problem is never apart from the answer. The problem IS the answer, understanding the problem dissolves the problem.” ~ Bruce Lee

15.)”Have you got a problem? Do what you can where you are with what you’ve got.” ~ Theodore Rooesvelt

Hopefully you have enjoyed these quotes enough to share this post with someone else so that they too can be inspired and encouraged through their own difficult circumstances today.

As always, I would love to hear from you.

Which quote inspired you the most? Do you think today’s problems are more man-made or simply, bible prophesy being fulfilled in our times? 

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Loved these quotes 🙂

You know I love quotes and must have a few in all of my posts, and when they are inspirational ones like these, there is no way I would miss out on them. I’m bookmarking this page to refer to whenever I fall short of them. Can’t say which is the best one because they are ALL so good.

Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend 🙂

Hi Harleena I totally agree that this is a great selection of quotes. And they were all carefully chosen (even in the order of listing) to really get the message across to my readers (myself included)

The thing is, there is a solution to every problem. The answers are all right there..

Thanks as always for your support and encouragement. It means a lot. Have a blessed day! 🙂

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93 Problem Quotes

Let these problem quotes give you encouragement to find solutions to the issues and obstacles you have. It may be relationship or family problems, whatever the complication is there is an answer. Rather than focusing on the issues, focus on how you can positively fix it. We all face problems, but what is important is the solution.

• A problem is only a problem if you refuse to look for a solution. If you don’t take action to fix it then it will remain a problem. Catherine Pulsifer Action
• Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow. Dwight Eisenhower Motivational
• If someone has made you feel as though you are the problem in his or her life, it is vital that you remove this destructive label from your self-image. You are never the problem; you may, however, have problems that hurt the people around you. But as long as you believe that you are the problem, you will be stuck in a ditch of defeat. Dr. Robert Watts Jr., People Are Never the Problem Words of Encouragement
• Do you have a problem that is very hard to bear? Do not wrestle with it; take it to the Lord in prayer. Eldred Herbert, Pray It Through Prayer Poems
• Dance requires you to build your problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Holly Hatcher-Frazier Dance
• Problems are the price you pay for progress. Branch Rickey Progress

• An idea can be very creative, interesting and inspiring and yet not solve a single problem for anyone. Scott Berkun, The Dance of the Possible Inspirational Quotes
• A research problem is not solved by apparatus; it is solved in a man’s head. Charles Kettering Meaningful
• Anxiety is actually caused by stress – stress that can be related to your work, family, everyday problems in the world, or it can actually be a medical condition. Jack Brady, Depression Stress
• Everything that makes our daily living easier, more productive, more enjoyable, and more pleasurable was created because of a problem, and because some designer or team of designers somewhere out there in the world sought to solve that problem. Bill Burnett; Dave Evans, Designing Your Life Joy
• One cannot resolve an issue if one is stuck on the issue or the problem. To become mired in a problem where there is no possibility of a resolution means that there is no will to move beyond the problem. Catherine Pulsifer, Every Problem Has A Solution Top Ten Quotes
• I think we have to look much deeper than that if we are to find the real cause of man’s problems and the real cause of the world’s ills today. If we are to really find it I think we will have to look in the hearts and souls of men. Martin Luther King Jr. , Rediscovering Lost Values Trouble

• No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. Albert Einstien Wise
• The problem with being brought up in a house where the tone is negative, is that as a child, you know no different. Cherie-Anne Wilson, Prison of Thoughts Children
• Everyone experiences tough times, it is a measure of your determination and dedication how you deal with them and how you can come through them. Lakshmi Mittal Determination
• Whatever the problem we have in our life, someone has faced it and overcome it. ” David DeNotaris Life
• I thought my job was just to manage the daily problems as they came up when what I should have been doing was looking ahead and paying attention to where we were going. Spencer Johnson, M.D. Future
• Learn to reframe those things that appear to be problems into those things that give you an opportunity instead. Catherine Pulsifer Opportunity

• No matter what our problem, God is the solution. Pauline Creeden, 101 Notes of Thanksgiving God
• Anger is natural; it is how you manage that is what counts and mismanaged anger is what causes problems, is highly unproductive and is not healthy, either for you or for those around you. James Seals, Anger: Natural Treatments To Manage Frustration And Stress Anger
• If you see the problem as an opportunity, or if you see the challenge as your call to action, it is amazing how your mind will work to create solutions because your attitude changes to one that will find creative ways to solve the issue at hand. Catherine Pulsifer Challenge
• Let God into Your daily routine and help you solve your problems Ben Lance, Prayer: 81 Powerful Prayers for Connecting with God Everyday Prayer
• If each one of us would find a way to give back to the world, we would solve many of the problems that we face. Why not be the change you want to see? Lucas Bailly, Self Improvement Change
• Another habit that we must have, is to not just give step-by-step advice, but allow the facilitation of freedom for those that we are inspiring to figure problems out on their own, with our guidance. Nathan Neil, Inspire Greatness Habit

• The problem of life is to change worry into thinking and anxiety into creative action. Harold B. Walker Worry
• We must remember that the shortest distance between our problems and their solutions is the distance between our knees and the floor. Charles Stanley, Handle with Prayer Words of Faith
• The problem for most people who want to be successful is not that they can’t achieve success. The main obstacle for them is that they misunderstand success. John C Maxwell , 3 Things Successful People Do Success
• To solve a problem or to reach a goal, you don’t need to know all the answers in advance. But you must have a clear idea of the problem or the goal you want to reach. W. Clement Stone Goals
• We can let our problems depress us, or we can accept life’s challenges and deal with them as they occur. We can turn our focus to looking for the positive in the problem, and, there is a positive to every problem, sometimes you just have to stop and look for it. Catherine Pulsifer, Happiness and Perceptions Positive
• Fortunately, the Word of God does not just spotlight problems – which it must do – it also offers us amazing solutions. Michael Caputo, Bible Study Faith

• I don’t want problems solved for me. I want the fishing rod, not the fish. Yanni Quotes about Overcoming
• Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Therefore, the feelings you are having are also normal and natural for you. The problem is that we have all been socialized to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural. John W. James, The Grief Recovery Handbook 20th Anniversary Grief
• Growing up was certainly not easy for Albert Einstein and part of the problem was the way in which his father’s business would either be struggling or close to failing on a number of occasions. Jack Steinberg, Albert Einstein: The Life of a Genius Albert Einstein Quotes
• But, if you see the problem as an opportunity, or if you see the challenge as your call to action, it is amazing how your mind will work to create solutions because your attitude changes to one that will find creative ways to solve the issue at hand. Catherine Pulsifer, Every Problem Has A Solution Work
• If you sit and moan and complain, you are stuck and the problem now owns you. On the other hand, if you take that problem and say to yourself that there is a solution then you already have taken the first step to finding a solution. Catherine Pulsifer, How Long Does A Storm Last Complaining
• We always learn more from challenging times than from good times. When faced with a difficulty our brains are working to try and resolve the problem. But when things are going good we are more relaxed, sometimes we even coast, and we rarely have the pressure of trying to figure something out. Catherine Pulsifer, Adversity An Advantage Good
• A lot of times, we view a situation that causes us the real problem. If you turn it around and see a problem as a mere challenge, you will also see that there is an opportunity right before your eyes. Byron Pulsifer, Stop Worrying Time

• The only difference between a problem and a solution is that people understand the solution. Charles Kettering Famous Quotes
• Another birthday, another yearMay you have problems that disappear Theodore W. Higginsworth, Another Year Birthday Poems
• A capacity, and taste, for reading, gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. It is the key, or one of the keys, to the already solved problems. And not only so. It gives a relish, and facility, for successfully pursuing the yet unsolved ones. Abraham Lincoln Successful
• Some of the officers, in the long years of peace, had worn for themselves deep ruts of professional routine within which they were sheltered from vexing new ideas and troublesome problems. Dwight Eisenhower , Crusade in Europe Peace
• Whatever your goal, prayer or big problem is you need to reach it or overcome it, remember it is possible with God. C. L. Griffin, Practical Daily Devotions Possibilities
• Your problems seem larger when all you do is sit around and think about them. When you are active and doing something productive you will find that your mind is no longer focusing on your issues and in fact you may find yourself feeling better. And, you may come up with a solution to your problem because you are not soley focusing on it. Catherine Pulsifer, All Is Going Well Focus

• ..there are no quick fixes and that we must not just go through a problem but grow through a problem. David DeNotaris Knowledge
• Because ideas have to be original only with regard to their adaptation to the problem at hand, I am always extremely interested in how others have used them. Thomas Edison Potential
• No problem is insurmountable. With a little courage, teamwork and determination a person can overcome anything. B. Dodge Teamwork
• Problems occur when we measure who we are by what we have or have not done. Kristen Moeller, Waiting for Jack Daily Motivation
• It’s counterproductive to overreact to every problem that happens with your employees. If you are looking for problems, you will no doubt find them, but if you expect the best, you will often get it. Terrance Sember, Bad Apples Positive Attitude
• It’s not the problems we face – it’s how we face the problems, and if we have the courage to face the problems head-on, we will find there are no problems – only solutions. Mary White, ReSTYLEing your LIFE Courage
• So the bigger your problem, the bigger your prayer should be. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale , The Power of Positive Thinking: Funny Quotes about Life
• For any problem, no matter how big or complex it may be, there is a solution. Earl Nightingale , Business Life Short Graduation Quotes
• One of the greatest problems of life, if not, in fact, the greatest, is that of learning the art of harmonious negotiation with others. Napoleon Hill , The Law of Success: In Sixteen Lessons Learning

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200 Problem Quotes to Inspire, Empower, and Overcome Challenges

Quotes about problems can provide insights and inspiration when faced with challenges. These quotes often highlight the importance of facing problems head-on and finding solutions. They remind us that problems are a natural part of life and can be opportunities for growth and learning.

Famous Problem Quotes

The solution to a problem changes the nature of the problem. — John Peers 48

Any solution to a problem changes the problem. — R. W. Johnson 42

A problem is a chance for you to do your best. — Duke Ellington 136

The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution. — Bertrand Russell 13

No problem can be solved until it is reduced to some simple form. The changing of a vague difficulty into a specific, concrete form is a very essential element in thinking. — John Pierpont Morgan 57

A problem well stated is a problem half-solved. — Charles Kettering 59

The way we see the problem is the problem. — Stephen Covey 22

Problems are good, as long as you solve them quickly. — Meg Whitman 56

Problems are challenges to creative minds. Without problems, there would be little reason to think at all. — Earl Nightingale 44

When you confront a problem you begin to solve it. — Rudy Giuliani 45

Problems are the price you pay for progress. — Branch Rickey 27

Problems are often stated in vague terms... because it is quite uncertain what the problems really are. — John Von Neumann 97

Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big. — Lao Tzu 19

If there is a problem you can't solve, then there is an easier problem you can't solve: find it. — George Polya 28

Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds. — Norman Vincent Peale 46

Short Problem Quotes

• A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. — Albert Einstein
• Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems. — Brian Tracy
• Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution. — Albert Einstein
• When there's a person, there's a problem. When there's no person, there's no problem. Josef Stalin — Joseph Stalin
• Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. — Nido R Qubein
• If someone corrects you, and you feel offended, then YOU have an EGO problem — Nouman Ali Khan
• Intelligence is what you use when you don't know what to do. — Jean Piaget
• If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. — Abraham Maslow
• Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced . — Soren Kierkegaard
• Life is not a problem to be solved, but an experience to be had. — Alan Watts

Problem Image Quotes

Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet. — Maya Angelou 229

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. — Bernard Williams 225

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast. — Alfred A. Montapert 212

Happiness is not the absence of problems; it’s the ability to deal with them. — Steve Maraboli 208

In America, anyone can become president. That's the problem. — George Carlin 176

The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind. — Humphrey Bogart 165

The opinion which other people have of you is their problem, not yours. — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross 164

It is less of a problem to be poor, than to be dishonest. — American Indian Proverbs 143

Fix the problem, not the blame. — Japanese Proverbs 140

If you don't have the balls to brake late, that's your problem. — Lewis Hamilton 137

Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them. — Albert Einstein 129

You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. — Eldridge Cleaver 116

It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. — Albert Einstein 111

Because the fundamental human problem is that people are afraid of change. — Rei Kawakubo 106

Time itself is the solution to all problems. — P. V. Narasimha Rao 105

The reason people have problems is that they have too much time to think. — Richard Bandler 102

I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police . — Keith Richards 100

Sexual harassment on the job is not a problem for virtuous women. — Phyllis Schlafly 96

The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing. — James Brown 91

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. — Voltaire 85

Family Problem Quotes

Problem talk creates problems, Solution talk creates solutions. — Steve de Shazer 121

Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul. — Dave Pelzer 87

When someone we love is having difficulty and is giving us a bad time, it's better to explore the cause than to criticize the action. — Zig Ziglar 77

Deep inside us, we know what every family therapist knows : the problems between the parents become the problems within the children. — Roger Gould 64

We all need to start making some changes to how our families eat. Now, everyone loves a good Sunday dinner. Me included. And there's nothing wrong with that. The problem is when we eat Sunday dinner Monday through Saturday. — Michelle Obama 60

Bad marriages don't cause infidelity; infidelity causes bad marriages. — Frank Pittman 58

I sincerely believe the word "relationships" is the key to the prospect of a decent world [and life]. It seems abundantly clear that every problem you will have - in your family, in your business, in our nation, or in this world - is essentially a matter of relationships, of interdependence. — Clarence Francis 53

One of the main problems in families today is that we spend less and less time together.... Time together is precious time-time needed to talk, to listen, to encourage, and to show how to do things. — James E. Faust 51

America’s drug problem is not going to be solved in courtrooms or legislative hearing rooms by judges and politicians. It will be solved in living rooms and dining rooms and across kitchen tables – by parents and families. — Joseph A. Califano, Jr. 49

One of Satan's greatest tools is pride: to cause a man or a woman to center so much attention on self that he or she becomes insensitive to his Creator or fellow beings. It is a cause for discontent, divorce, teenage rebellion, family indebtedness, and most other problems we face. — Ezra Taft Benson 48

Life Problem Quotes

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own. — Michelle Obama 284

Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. — Ralph Waldo Emerson 254

I have many problems in my life but my lips don't know that ,they always smiles. — Charlie Chaplin 220

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny. — Albert Ellis 212

Learn to commit every situation to God, and trust Him for the outcome. God's love for you never changes, no matter what problems you face or how unsettled life becomes. — Billy Graham 193

And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about. — Haruki Murakami 168

If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good. — Shantideva 166

Your rewards in life are determined by the kinds of problems you are willing to solve for someone. — Mike Murdock 150

Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord. — J. I. Packer 143

Rock and roll is about having a good time, so no matter where you are right now blast some music and forget about lifes problems. — Andy Biersack 132

Money Problem Quotes

The solution to any problem -work, love, money, whatever -is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. — John Gierach 130

When you create something that is popular, when you create a solution, you're an innovator, and you solve problems for people and they like what you have to offer, of course you automatically make money. — Kim Dotcom 85

The problem with government-provided money is that its hardness depends entirely on the ability of those in charge to not inflate its supply. Only political constraints provide hardness, and there are no physical, economic, or natural constraints. — Saifedean Ammous 82

If you want a happy and fulfilled life, you need to be physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially fit. More money will fix your financial problems only. — Jaspreet Singh 82

Money will fix all your problems. If money was so bad and did not bring happiness all the billionaires would be giving it away. Wake up. — Andrew Tate 80

Bitcoin is probably the most portable money in the history of the world. I can download any amount onto a thumb drive and walk across any border without any problems. Or, I could commit to memory a line of code that I can then input into the network and save or spend Bitcoins. — Max Keiser 75

The goal of a private company is, first, zero to one: Get past the product-market fit; figure out whether people actually care about what you're trying to build and someone will pay you money for that. That's the zero to one problem. — Chamath Palihapitiya 68

If a problem can be solved with money, then it’s not a problem but a cost. — Jewish Proverbs 62

Earn as much money as you possibly can and as quickly as you can. The sooner you get money out of the way, the sooner you will be able to get to the rest of your problems in style. — Jim Rohn 61

Global warming is part of natural cycle and there's nothing we can actually do to stop these cycles. The world is now facing spending a vast amount of money in tax to try to solve a problem that doesn't actually exist. — David Bellamy 57

I Am The Problem Quotes

You have to ask yourself the question 'Who am I?' This investigation will lead in the end to the discovery of something within you which is behind the mind. Solve that great problem and you will solve all other problems. — Ramana Maharshi 161

A lot of people, black, white, mexican, young or old, fat or skinny have a problem being true to they self. They have a problem looking in the mirror and looking directly into their own souls. Only reason I am who I am today is because I can look directly into my face and find my soul — Tupac Shakur 130

We've backed off in good faith to try and give you a chance to straighten this problem out. But I am going to beg with you for a minute. I'm going to plead with you, do not cross us. Because if you do, the survivors will write about what we do here for 10,000 years. — James Mattis 127

I'm not interested in trying to work on people's perceptions. I am who I am, and if you don't take the time to learn about that, then your perception is going to be your problem. — Jim Brown 103

It often happens that I wake up at night and begin to think about a serious problem and decide I must tell the Pope about it. Then I wake up completely and remember that I am the Pope. — Pope John XXIII 90

When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty but when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong. — Richard Buckminster Fuller 58

The first and best way to say 'no' to anyone is, 'How am I supposed to do that?' Now the other side actually has no idea as to the number of things you've done with them at the same time. You conveyed to them you have a problem. — Chris Voss 55

I don't have a problem with delegation. I love to delegate. I am either lazy enough, or busy enough, or trusting enough, or congenial enough, that the notion leaving tasks in someone else's lap doesn't just sound wise to me, it sounds attractive. — John Ortberg 54

I came to join the revolution, not to kill the Cambodian people. Look at me now. Am I a violent person? No. So, as far as my conscience and my mission were concerned, there was no problem. — Pol Pot 53

The sale of human organs is merchandise. My first property is my body. Why am I not going to be able to dispose of my body? There are 7,500 persons suffering as they await transplants so something isn’t working right. We are seeking market mechanisms to solve this problem. — Javier Milei 51

Face The Problem Quotes

Most of the problems of the world stems from linguistic mistakes and simple misunderstandings. Don’t ever take words at face value. When you step into the zone of love, language as we know it becomes obsolete. That which cannot be put into words can only be grasped through silence. — Shams Tabrizi 202

Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face. — Ronald Reagan 168

The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer. — Paula Poundstone 96

Rock music is important to people , because it allows them to escape this crazy world. It allows them not to run away from the problems that are there, but to face up to them , but at the same time sort of DANCE ALL OVER THEM. That's what rock and roll is about. — Pete Townshend 79

The purpose of every habit is to solve the problems you face with as little energy and effort as possible. — James Clear 78

Happiness is a skill that everyone has the ability to cultivate and develop. One of the problems we face in our quest for happiness is that we have not actually defined what it means for us. — Rangan Chatterjee 76

One of the problems we're facing is, in my view, that there are no globalized, youth-led, grassroots social movements advocating for democratic culture across Muslim-majority societies. — Maajid Nawaz 71

Visionary people face the same problems everyone else faces; but rather than get paralyzed by their problems, visionaries immediately commit themselves to finding a solution. — Bill Hybels 69

One of the problems that we face through the media attention that these artists receive is that there has been an awful lot of talk about opera and classical music being elite and being for an elitist group. — Lesley Garrett 69

The problem isn’t that we don’t know how not to get punched in the face. The problem is that, at some point, likely a long time ago, we got punched in the face, and instead of punching back, we decided we deserved it. — Mark Manson 69

Financial Problem Quotes

Liquidity problems can occur in central clearing, even if all counterparties have the financial resources to meet their obligations if they are unable to convert those resources into cash quickly enough. — Jerome Powell 53

No one should have to choose between medicine and other necessities. No one should have to use the emergency room every time a child gets sick. And no one should have to live in constant fear that a medical problem will become a financial crisis. — Brad Henry 52

Developing countries like Malaysia should have a say in changing the world financial system since we have faced the problems that it has caused. — Mahathir Mohamad 52

I’ve found both delight and financial benefits in working out solutions to problems without growing. — Paul Jarvis 51

If you have a trillion dollars, you don't really have any problems. — MrBeast 46

The number one problem in today's generation and economy is the lack of financial literacy. — Alan Greenspan 44

The signal is monetary expansion everywhere. The problem is people are going to lose half their wealth in a few years. The solution is Bitcoin. The rest is noise. — Michael Saylor 41

Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money. It's quite a characteristic of them. — Margaret Thatcher 39

Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions — Tony Robbins 21

As problems like identity theft become more prevalent, now more than ever, Americans need to take their financial health seriously - and this information is of the utmost importance. — Ruben Hinojosa 18

No Problem Quotes

You are perfect exactly as you are. With all your flaws and problems, there's no need to change anything. All you need to change is the thought that you aren't good enough. — J. Cole 301

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. — Albert Einstein 246

Having no problems is the biggest problem of all. — Taiichi Ohno 223

There is no negro problem. The problem is whether the American people have loyalty enough, honor enough, patriotism enough, to live up to their own constitution — Frederick Douglass 145

No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems - of which getting elected and re-elected are number one and number two. Whatever is number three is far behind. — Thomas Sowell 132

The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. If we want to change the world we have to change our thinking...no problem can be solved from the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew. — Albert Einstein 131

There is no sickness problem. There is simply a problem of the believer's coming to know his inheritance in Christ. — E. W. Kenyon 121

We are always in transition. If you can just relax with that, you'll have no problem. — Chogyam Trungpa 116

Life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be lived. Follow the path that is no path, follow your bliss. — Joseph Campbell 109

When you can completely love your ego unconditionally and accept it as part of how you express in this life, you'll no longer have a problem with it. It won't impede your growth - on the contrary, it will be an asset. — Anita Moorjani 108

Solution To A Problem Quotes

Jiu-jitsu puts you completely in the moment, where you must have a complete focus on finding a solution to the problem. This trains the mind to build that focus, to increase your awareness, your capacity to solve problems. — Rickson Gracie 165

The specifically human capacity for language enables children to provide for auxiliary tools in the solution of difficult tasks, to overcome impulsive action, to plan a solution to a problem prior to its execution, and to master their own behavior. — Lev S. Vygotsky 156

To ask the right question is already half the solution of a problem. — Carl Jung 106

Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream. — Lao Tzu 96

Even the best designers produce successful products only if their designs solve the right problems. A wonderful interface to the wrong features will fail. — Jakob Nielsen 96

Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be a part of the solution, not the problem. — Stephen Covey 88

When you first start off trying to solve a problem, the first solutions you come up with are very complex, and most people stop there. But if you keep going, and live with the problem and peel more layers of the onion off, you can often times arrive at some very elegant and simple solutions. — Steve Jobs 85

The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem. — Milton Friedman 82

Positive people are able to maintain a broader perspective and see the big picture which helps them identify solutions where as negative people maintain a narrower perspective and tend to focus on problems. — Barbara Fredrickson 81

The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it Intuition or what you will, the solution comes to you and you don't know how or why. — Albert Einstein 78

Problem Facing Quotes

Overconsumption and overpopulation underlie every environmental problem we face today — Jacques Yves Cousteau 83

Face your problems! Unless your problem is your face. — PewDiePie 82

Don't look for someone who will solve all your problems; look for someone who will face them with you. — John Spence 74

The problem is not to find the answer, it's to face the answer — Terence McKenna 66

In the coming years, we must perfect the system and be able to use it in a more personalized way. It’s the future… the study of microbes can solve some of the biggest problems facing humanity. — Emmanuelle Charpentier 66

All the problems we face in the United States today can be traced to an unenlightened immigration policy on the part of the American Indian. — Pat Paulsen 65

Actually, we have no problems-we have opportunities for which we should give thanks... An error we refuse to correct has many lives. It takes courage to face one's own shortcomings and wisdom to do something about them. — Edgar Cayce 64

It's not what you're faced with that's the problem, it's what you do with the situation. Your experience is not the important thing; what really matters is what you do with your experience. — Chris Oyakhilome 61

Smiling is the best way to face every problem, to crush every fear, to hide every pain. — Will Smith 60

One problem we face today is that consequentialists make a virtue of having emotions cloud our judgments, not only to avoid hurt feelings but because emotion is seen as a sign of authenticity. — Gad Saad 58

Problem Will Solve Quotes

You will only be remembered for two things: the problems you solve or the ones you create. — Mike Murdock 216

Aversion is a form of bondage. We are tied to what we hate or fear. That is why, in our lives, the same problem, the same danger or difficulty, will present itself over and over again in various prospects, as long as we continue to resist or run away from it instead of examining it and solving it. — Patanjali 85

Progressives seem to believe that if they say the words 'diversity, inclusion, and equity' often enough, all problems will be solved. — Gad Saad 75

You literally have to free up your time because the world will assault you with its own agendas. You have to say no to everything and free up your time so you can solve the important problems. — Naval Ravikant 70

Whatever your problem, it is but a test in love. If you meet that test through love, your problem will be solved. If you do not meet that test through love, your problem will continue until you do! Your problem is your initiation in love. — Catherine Ponder 69

Many customers will automatically order from the category leader once they understand themselves to have the problem that category solves. — David O. Sacks 68

Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems. — Scott Adams 62

Now more people are doing work that requires individual decision-making and problem-solving, and we need an educational system that will help develop those skills. — Seymour Papert 61

Nonviolent resistance makes it possible for the Negro to remain in the South and struggle for his rights. The Negro's problem will not be solved by running away. — Martin Luther King, Jr. 56

In order to improve for good, you need to solve problems at the systems level. Fix the inputs and the outputs will fix themselves. — James Clear 56

Not My Problem Quotes

If a white man wants to lynch me, that’s his problem. If he’s got the power to lynch me, that’s my problem. Racism is not a question of attitude; it’s a question of power. — Stokely Carmichael 202

There's something to be said for useless days. You know, those days when you have nothing to do and all day to do it ... Trust me, a beach and a bottomless drink may not cure the world's problems but it can really get your head in the right place. Those are my favorite kind of days. — Kenny Chesney 145

I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves. — Louise Hay 134

My answer to the racial problem in America is to not deal with it at all. The founding fathers dealt with it when they made the Constitution. — James Meredith 120

Everyone has addictions and my problem is that I have 5,000 of them. If it's not drinking, it's gambling; if it's not gambling, it's eating anything from burgers, doughnuts to M&Ms. The only addiction I don't suffer from is chasing women. — John Daly 114

You could write a song about some kind of emotional problem you are having, but it would not be a good song, in my eyes, until it went through a period of sensitivity to a moment of clarity. Without that moment of clarity to contribute to the song, it's just complaining. — Joni Mitchell 82

Indecision may or may not be my problem. — Jimmy Buffett 69

The problem in my life and other people's lives is not the absence of knowing what to do but the absence of doing it. — Peter Drucker 55

My problem is I am Christian, so I think other people must have success, too; it's not about me. — Jurgen Klopp 52

I'm very proud of my skin and my face, and I have no problem not wearing makeup. I don't wear makeup because I feel like I need to cover myself up or because I don't feel confident. I wear makeup because it's fun; it's like painting on my face. — Zendaya 51

Attitude Problem Quotes

All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference!!! — Abdul Kalam 266

Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory. — Warren W. Wiersbe 132

Mind is never a problem. Mindset is — Narendra Modi 126

A strong man can handle a strong woman. A weak man will say she has an attitude problem — Boonaa Mohammed 90

Your problems aren't too big -- perhaps your worship is too small. — Tommy Tenney 55

The greatest pollution problem we face today is negativity. Eliminate the negative attitude and believe you can do anything. Replace 'if I can, I hope, maybe' with 'I can, I will, I must. — Mary Kay Ash 47

A positive attitude may not solve all our problems but that is the only option we have if we want to get out of problems. — Subodh Gupta 44

Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference!!! — Abdul Kalam 41

Environmental problems are really social problems anyway. They begin with people as the cause and end with people as the victims — Edmund Hillary 34

Losers fix the blame; winners fix what caused the problem. — Denis Waitley 27

Relationship Problem Quotes

Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved. — Barbara Johnson 109

Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem loses significance and often becomes irrelevant. — Rick Warren 107

Problems in relationship occur because each person is concentrating on what is missing in the other person. — Wayne Dyer 79

That which is created in a relationship can be fixed in a relationship. — Murray Bowen 78

One who plants grapes by the roadside, and one who marries a pretty woman, share the same problem. — African Proverbs 72

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation. — Oscar Wilde 69

Religion holds the solution to all problems of human relationship, whether they are between parents and children or nation and nation. Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power or the power of God. — Arnold J. Toynbee 66

In a good relationship, people get angry, but in a very different way. The Marriage Masters see a problem a bit like a soccer ball. They kick it around. It's 'our' problem. — John M. Gottman 59

True happiness comes not when we get rid of all of our problems,but when we change our relationship to them, when we see our problems as a potential source of awakening, opportunities to practice, and to learn. — Richard Carlson 53

Sex is always about emotions. Good sex is about free emotions; bad sex is about blocked emotions. — Deepak Chopra 50

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The problem with the gene pool is that there's no lifeguard. — David Gerrold 85

Solve all your problems through meditation. — Lahiri Mahasaya 82

Prosperity isn't found by avoiding problems, it's found by solving them. — Tim Fargo 80

We only think when we are confronted with problems. — John Dewey 79

The problem is that ego can convert anything to its own use, even spirituality. — Chogyam Trungpa 67

Stop thinking, and end your problems. — Lao Tzu 65

The problem with Yanks is they are wimps. — Gordon Ramsay 63

Secrecy was the problem; transparency the obvious cure. — Robert J. Sawyer 63

The only time I have problems is when I sleep. — Tupac Shakur 59

Creativity can solve almost any problem. — George Lois 59

Always try the problem that matters most to you. — Andrew Wiles 58

Men stumble over pebbles, never over mountains. — H. Emilie Cady 58

In Conclusion

Some quotes about problems emphasize the need for a positive mindset and resilience. They encourage us to see problems as temporary hurdles that can be overcome with determination and perseverance. Others remind us that problems can be seen as opportunities for creativity and innovation. These quotes encourage us to approach problems with an open mind and explore different perspectives to find effective solutions. Overall, quotes about problems can provide motivation and guidance to navigate through life's difficulties.

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Surround yourself with problem solvers, not problem creators.

Twenty-five years ago, the notion was you could create a general problem-solver software that could solve problems in many different domains. That just turned out to be totally wrong.

Failure is information-we label it failure, but it's more like, 'This didn't work, I'm a problem solver, and I'll try something else.'

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I know a lot of great success stories of those who were excellent problem-solvers because they had found a need that they could fill well. As a result, they built organizations around them and those organizations had belief systems that could be described as a form of leadership.

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A Better Framework for Solving Tough Problems

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When it comes to solving complicated problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, that often leads to patchwork solutions or problems not truly getting resolved.

But Anne Morriss offers a different framework. In this episode, she outlines a five-step process for solving any problem and explains why starting with trust and ending with speed is so important for effective change leadership. As she says, “Let’s get into dialogue with the people who are also impacted by the problem before we start running down the path of solving it.”

Morriss is an entrepreneur and leadership coach. She’s also the coauthor of the book, Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems .

Key episode topics include: strategy, decision making and problem solving, strategy execution, managing people, collaboration and teams, trustworthiness, organizational culture, change leadership, problem solving, leadership.

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HANNAH BATES: Welcome to HBR On Strategy , case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts, hand-selected to help you unlock new ways of doing business.

When it comes to solving complicated problems, many leaders only focus on the most apparent issues. Unfortunately that often leads to patchwork or partial solutions. But Anne Morriss offers a different framework that aims to truly tackle big problems by first leaning into trust and then focusing on speed.

Morriss is an entrepreneur and leadership coach. She’s also the co-author of the book, Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems . In this episode, she outlines a five-step process for solving any problem. Some, she says, can be solved in a week, while others take much longer. She also explains why starting with trust and ending with speed is so important for effective change leadership.

This episode originally aired on HBR IdeaCast in October 2023. Here it is.

CURT NICKISCH: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review. I’m Curt Nickisch.

Problems can be intimidating. Sure, some problems are fun to dig into. You roll up your sleeves, you just take care of them; but others, well, they’re complicated. Sometimes it’s hard to wrap your brain around a problem, much less fix it.

And that’s especially true for leaders in organizations where problems are often layered and complex. They sometimes demand technical, financial, or interpersonal knowledge to fix. And whether it’s avoidance on the leaders’ part or just the perception that a problem is systemic or even intractable, problems find a way to endure, to keep going, to keep being a problem that everyone tries to work around or just puts up with.

But today’s guest says that just compounds it and makes the problem harder to fix. Instead, she says, speed and momentum are key to overcoming a problem.

Anne Morriss is an entrepreneur, leadership coach and founder of the Leadership Consortium and with Harvard Business School Professor Francis Frei, she wrote the new book, Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leaders Guide to Solving Hard Problems . Anne, welcome back to the show.

ANNE MORRISS: Curt, thank you so much for having me.

CURT NICKISCH: So, to generate momentum at an organization, you say that you really need speed and trust. We’ll get into those essential ingredients some more, but why are those two essential?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah. Well, the essential pattern that we observed was that the most effective change leaders out there were building trust and speed, and it didn’t seem to be a well-known observation. We all know the phrase, “Move fast and break things,” but the people who were really getting it right were moving fast and fixing things, and that was really our jumping off point. So when we dug into the pattern, what we observed was they were building trust first and then speed. This foundation of trust was what allowed them to fix more things and break fewer.

CURT NICKISCH: Trust sounds like a slow thing, right? If you talk about building trust, that is something that takes interactions, it takes communication, it takes experiences. Does that run counter to the speed idea?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah. Well, this issue of trust is something we’ve been looking at for over a decade. One of the headlines in our research is it’s actually something we’re building and rebuilding and breaking all the time. And so instead of being this precious, almost farbege egg, it’s this thing that is constantly in motion and this thing that we can really impact when we’re deliberate about our choices and have some self-awareness around where it’s breaking down and how it’s breaking down.

CURT NICKISCH: You said break trust in there, which is intriguing, right? That you may have to break trust to build trust. Can you explain that a little?

ANNE MORRISS:  Yeah, well, I’ll clarify. It’s not that you have to break it in order to build it. It’s just that we all do it some of the time. Most of us are trusted most of the time. Most of your listeners I imagine are trusted most of the time, but all of us have a pattern where we break trust or where we don’t build as much as could be possible.

CURT NICKISCH: I want to talk about speed, this other essential ingredient that’s so intriguing, right? Because you think about solving hard problems as something that just takes a lot of time and thinking and coordination and planning and designing. Explain what you mean by it? And also, just  how we maybe approach problems wrong by taking them on too slowly?

ANNE MORRISS: Well, Curt, no one has ever said to us, “I wish I had taken longer and done less.” We hear the opposite all the time, by the way. So what we really set out to do was to create a playbook that anyone can use to take less time to do more of the things that are going to make your teams and organizations stronger.

And the way we set up the book is okay, it’s really a five step process. Speed is the last step. It’s the payoff for the hard work you’re going to do to figure out your problem, build or rebuild trust, expand the team in thoughtful and strategic ways, and then tell a real and compelling story about the change you’re leading.

Only then do you get to go fast, but that’s an essential part of the process, and we find that either people under emphasize it or speed has gotten a bad name in this world of moving fast and breaking things. And part of our mission for sure was to rehabilitate speed’s reputation because it is an essential part of the change leader’s equation. It can be the difference between good intentions and getting anything done at all.

CURT NICKISCH: You know, the fact that nobody ever tells you, “I wish we had done less and taken more time.” I think we all feel that, right? Sometimes we do something and then realize, “Oh, that wasn’t that hard and why did it take me so long to do it? And I wish I’d done this a long time ago.” Is it ever possible to solve a problem too quickly?

ANNE MORRISS: Absolutely. And we see that all the time too. What we push people to do in those scenarios is really take a look at the underlying issue because in most cases, the solution is not to take your foot off the accelerator per se and slow down. The solution is to get into the underlying problem. So if it’s burnout or a strategic disconnect between what you’re building and the marketplace you’re serving, what we find is the anxiety that people attach to speed or the frustration people attach to speed is often misplaced.

CURT NICKISCH: What is a good timeline to think about solving a problem then? Because if we by default take too long or else jump ahead and we don’t fix it right, what’s a good target time to have in your mind for how long solving a problem should take?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah. Well, we’re playful in the book and talking about the idea that many problems can be solved in a week. We set the book up five chapters. They’re titled Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and we’re definitely having fun with that. And yet, if you count the hours in a week, there are a lot of them. Many of our problems, if you were to spend a focused 40 hours of effort on a problem, you’re going to get pretty far.

But our main message is, listen, of course it’s going to depend on the nature of the problem, and you’re going to take weeks and maybe even some cases months to get to the other side. What we don’t want you to do is take years, which tends to be our default timeline for solving hard problems.

CURT NICKISCH: So you say to start with identifying the problem that’s holding you back, seems kind of obvious. But where do companies go right and wrong with this first step of just identifying the problem that’s holding you back?

ANNE MORRISS: And our goal is that all of these are going to feel obvious in retrospect. The problem is we skip over a lot of these steps and this is why we wanted to underline them. So this one is really rooted in our observation and I think the pattern of our species that we tend to be overconfident in the quality of our thoughts, particularly when it comes to diagnosing problems.

And so we want to invite you to start in a very humble and curious place, which tends not to be our default mode when we’re showing up for work. We convince ourselves that we’re being paid for our judgment. That’s exactly what gets reinforced everywhere. And so we tend to counterintuitively, given what we just talked about, we tend to move too quickly through the diagnostic phase.

CURT NICKISCH: “I know what to do, that’s why you hired me.”

ANNE MORRISS: Exactly. “I know what to do. That’s why you hired me. I’ve seen this before. I have a plan. Follow me.” We get rewarded for the expression of confidence and clarity. And so what we’re inviting people to do here is actually pause and really lean into what are the root causes of the problem you’re seeing? What are some alternative explanations? Let’s get into dialogue with the people who are also impacted by the problem before we start running down the path of solving it.

CURT NICKISCH: So what do you recommend for this step, for getting to the root of the problem? What are questions you should ask? What’s the right thought process? What do you do on Monday of the week?

ANNE MORRISS: In our experience of doing this work, people tend to undervalue the power of conversation, particularly with other people in the organization. So we will often advocate putting together a team of problem solvers, make it a temporary team, really pull in people who have a particular perspective on the problem and create the space, make it as psychologically safe as you can for people to really, as Chris Argyris so beautifully articulated, discuss the undiscussable.

And so the conditions for that are going to look different in every organization depending on the problem, but if you can get a space where smart people who have direct experience of a problem are in a room and talking honestly with each other, you can make an extraordinary amount of progress, certainly in a day.

CURT NICKISCH: Yeah, that gets back to the trust piece.

ANNE MORRISS: Definitely.

CURT NICKISCH: How do you like to start that meeting, or how do you like to talk about it? I’m just curious what somebody on that team might hear in that meeting, just to get the sense that it’s psychologically safe, you can discuss the undiscussable and you’re also focusing on the identification part. What’s key to communicate there?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah. Well, we sometimes encourage people to do a little bit of data gathering before those conversations. So the power of a quick anonymous survey around whatever problem you’re solving, but also be really thoughtful about the questions you’re going to ask in the moment. So a little bit of preparation can go a long way and a little bit of thoughtfulness about the power dynamic. So who’s going to walk in there with license to speak and who’s going to hold back? So being thoughtful about the agenda, about the questions you’re asking about the room, about the facilitation, and then courage is a very infectious emotion.

So if you can early on create the conditions for people to show up bravely in that conversation, then the chance that you’re going to get good information and that you’re going to walk out of that room with new insight in the problem that you didn’t have when you walked in is extraordinarily high.

CURT NICKISCH: Now, in those discussions, you may have people who have different perspectives on what the problem really is. They also bear different costs of addressing the problem or solving it. You talked about the power dynamic, but there’s also an unfairness dynamic of who’s going to actually have to do the work to take care of it, and I wonder how you create a culture in that meeting where it’s the most productive?

ANNE MORRISS: For sure, the burden of work is not going to be equitably distributed around the room. But I would say, Curt, the dynamic that we see most often is that people are deeply relieved that hard problems are being addressed. So it really can create, and more often than not in our experience, it does create this beautiful flywheel of action, creativity, optimism. Often when problems haven’t been addressed, there is a fair amount of anxiety in the organization, frustration, stagnation. And so credible movement towards action and progress is often the best antidote. So even if the plan isn’t super clear yet, if it’s credible, given who’s in the room and their decision rights and mandate, if there’s real momentum coming out of that to make progress, then that tends to be deeply energizing to people.

CURT NICKISCH: I wonder if there’s an organization that you’ve worked with that you could talk about how this rolled out and how this took shape?

ANNE MORRISS: When we started working with Uber, that was wrestling with some very public issues of culture and trust with a range of stakeholders internally, the organization, also external, that work really started with a campaign of listening and really trying to understand where trust was breaking down from the perspective of these stakeholders?

So whether it was female employees or regulators or riders who had safety concerns getting into the car with a stranger. This work, it starts with an honest internal dialogue, but often the problem has threads that go external. And so bringing that same commitment to curiosity and humility and dialogue to anyone who’s impacted by the problem is the fastest way to surface what’s really going on.

CURT NICKISCH: There’s a step in this process that you lay out and that’s communicating powerfully as a leader. So we’ve heard about listening and trust building, but now you’re talking about powerful communication. How do you do this and why is it maybe this step in the process rather than the first thing you do or the last thing you do?

ANNE MORRISS: So in our process, again, it’s the days of the week. On Monday you figured out the problem. Tuesday you really got into the sandbox in figuring out what a good enough plan is for building trust. Wednesday, step three, you made it better. You created an even better plan, bringing in new perspectives. Thursday, this fourth step is the day we’re saying you got to go get buy-in. You got to bring other people along. And again, this is a step where we see people often underinvest in the power and payoff of really executing it well.

CURT NICKISCH: How does that go wrong?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah, people don’t know the why. Human behavior and the change in human behavior really depends on a strong why. It’s not just a selfish, “What’s in it for me?” Although that’s helpful, but where are we going? I may be invested in a status quo and I need to understand, okay, if you’re going to ask me to change, if you’re going to invite me into this uncomfortable place of doing things differently, why am I here? Help me understand it and articulate the way forward and language that not only I can understand, but also that’s going to be motivating to me.

CURT NICKISCH: And who on my team was part of this process and all that kind of stuff?

ANNE MORRISS: Oh, yeah. I may have some really important questions that may be in the way of my buy-in and commitment to this plan. So certainly creating a space where those questions can be addressed is essential. But what we found is that there is an architecture of a great change story, and it starts with honoring the past, honoring the starting place. Sometimes we’re so excited about the change and animated about the change that what has happened before or what is even happening in the present tense is low on our list of priorities.

Or we want to label it bad, because that’s the way we’ve thought about the change, but really pausing and honoring what came before you and all the reasonable decisions that led up to it, I think can be really helpful to getting people emotionally where you want them to be willing to be guided by you. Going back to Uber, when Dara Khosrowshahi came in.

CURT NICKISCH: This is the new CEO.

ANNE MORRISS: The new CEO.

CURT NICKISCH: Replaced Travis Kalanick, the founder and first CEO, yeah.

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah, and had his first all-hands meeting. One of his key messages, and this is a quote, was that he was going to retain the edge that had made Uber, “A force of nature.” And in that meeting, the crowd went wild because this is also a company that had been beaten up publicly for months and months and months, and it was a really powerful choice. And his predecessor, Travis was in the room, and he also honored Travis’ incredible work and investment in bringing the company to the place where it was.

And I would use words like grace to also describe those choices, but there’s also an incredible strategic value to naming the starting place for everybody in the room because in most cases, most people in that room played a role in getting to that starting place, and you’re acknowledging that.

CURT NICKISCH: You can call it grace. Somebody else might call it diplomatic or strategic. But yeah, I guess like it or not, it’s helpful to call out and honor the complexity of the way things have been done and also the change that’s happening.

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah, and the value. Sometimes honoring the past is also owning what didn’t work or what wasn’t working for stakeholders or segments of the employee team, and we see that around culture change. Sometimes you’ve got to acknowledge that it was not an equitable environment, but whatever the worker, everyone in that room is bringing that pass with them. So again, making it discussable and using it as the jumping off place is where we advise people to start.

Then you’ve earned the right to talk about the change mandate, which we suggest using clear and compelling language about the why. “This is what happened, this is where we are, this is the good and the bad of it, and here’s the case for change.”

And then the last part, which is to describe a rigorous and optimistic way forward. It’s a simple past, present, future arc, which will be familiar to human beings. We love stories as human beings. It’s among the most powerful currency we have to make sense of the world.

CURT NICKISCH: Yeah. Chronological is a pretty powerful order.

ANNE MORRISS: Right. But again, the change leaders we see really get it right, are investing an incredible amount of time into the storytelling part of their job. Ursula Burns, the Head of Xerox is famous for the months and years she spent on the road just telling the story of Xerox’s change, its pivot into services to everyone who would listen, and that was a huge part of her success.

CURT NICKISCH: So Friday or your fifth step, you end with empowering teams and removing roadblocks. That seems obvious, but it’s critical. Can you dig into that a little bit?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah. Friday is the fun day. Friday’s the release of energy into the system. Again, you’ve now earned the right to go fast. You have a plan, you’re pretty confident it’s going to work. You’ve told the story of change the organization, and now you get to sprint. So this is about really executing with urgency, and it’s about a lot of the tactics of speed is where we focus in the book. So the tactics of empowerment, making tough strategic trade-offs so that your priorities are clear and clearly communicated, creating mechanisms to fast-track progress. At Etsy, CEO Josh Silverman, he labeled these projects ambulances. It’s an unfortunate metaphor, but it’s super memorable. These are the products that get to speed out in front of the other ones because the stakes are high and the clock is sticking.

CURT NICKISCH: You pull over and let it go by.

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah, exactly. And so we have to agree as an organization on how to do something like that. And so we see lots of great examples both in young organizations and big complex biotech companies with lots of regulatory guardrails have still found ways to do this gracefully.

And I think we end with this idea of conflict debt, which is a term we really love. Leanne Davey, who’s a team scholar and researcher, and anyone in a tech company will recognize the idea of tech debt, which is this weight the organization drags around until they resolve it. Conflict debt is a beautiful metaphor because it is this weight that we drag around and slows us down until we decide to clean it up and fix it. The organizations that are really getting speed right have figured out either formally or informally, how to create an environment where conflict and disagreements can be gracefully resolved.

CURT NICKISCH: Well, let’s talk about this speed more, right? Because I think this is one of those places that maybe people go wrong or take too long, and then you lose the awareness of the problem, you lose that urgency. And then that also just makes it less effective, right? It’s not just about getting the problem solved as quickly as possible. It’s also just speed in some ways helps solve the problem.

ANNE MORRISS: Oh, yeah. It really is the difference between imagining the change you want to lead and really being able to bring it to life. Speed is the thing that unlocks your ability to lead change. It needs a foundation, and that’s what Monday through Thursday is all about, steps one through four, but the finish line is executing with urgency, and it’s that urgency that releases the system’s energy, that communicates your priorities, that creates the conditions for your team to make progress.

CURT NICKISCH: Moving fast is something that entrepreneurs and tech companies certainly understand, but there’s also this awareness that with big companies, the bigger the organization, the harder it is to turn the aircraft carrier around, right? Is speed relative when you get at those levels, or do you think this is something that any company should be able to apply equally?

ANNE MORRISS: We think this applies to any company. The culture really lives at the level of team. So we believe you can make a tremendous amount of progress even within your circle of control as a team leader. I want to bring some humility to this and careful of words like universal, but we do think there’s some universal truths here around the value of speed, and then some of the byproducts like keeping fantastic people. Your best people want to solve problems, they want to execute, they want to make progress and speed, and the ability to do that is going to be a variable in their own equation of whether they stay or they go somewhere else where they can have an impact.

CURT NICKISCH: Right. They want to accomplish something before they go or before they retire or finish something out. And if you’re able to just bring more things on the horizon and have it not feel like it’s going to be another two years to do something meaningful.

ANNE MORRISS: People – I mean, they want to make stuff happen and they want to be around the energy and the vitality of making things happen, which again, is also a super infectious phenomenon. One of the most important jobs of a leader, we believe, is to set the metabolic pace of their teams and organizations. And so what we really dig into on Friday is, well, what does that look like to speed something up? What are the tactics of that?

CURT NICKISCH: I wonder if that universal truth, that a body in motion stays in motion applies to organizations, right? If an organization in motion stays in motion, there is something to that.

ANNE MORRISS: Absolutely.

CURT NICKISCH: Do you have a favorite client story to share, just where you saw speed just become a bit of a flywheel or just a positive reinforcement loop for more positive change at the organization?

ANNE MORRISS: Yeah. We work with a fair number of organizations that are on fire. We do a fair amount of firefighting, but we also less dramatically do a lot of fire prevention. So we’re brought into organizations that are working well and want to get better, looking out on the horizon. That work is super gratifying, and there is always a component of, well, how do we speed this up?

What I love about that work is there’s often already a high foundation of trust, and so it’s, well, how do we maintain that foundation but move this flywheel, as you said, even faster? And it’s really energizing because often there’s a lot of pent-up energy that… There’s a lot of loyalty to the organization, but often it’s also frustration and pent-up energy. And so when that gets released, when good people get the opportunity to sprint for the first time in a little while, it’s incredibly energizing, not just for us, but for the whole organization.

CURT NICKISCH: Anne, this is great. I think finding a way to solve problems better but also faster is going to be really helpful. So thanks for coming on the show to talk about it.

ANNE MORRISS:  Oh, Curt, it was such a pleasure. This is my favorite conversation. I’m delighted to have it anytime.

HANNAH BATES: That was entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author Anne Morriss – in conversation with Curt Nickisch on HBR IdeaCast.

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