It isn't that they can't see the solution. It is that they

It isn't that they can't see the solution. It is that they can't see the problem.

📖 Gilbert K. Chesterton

🌍 English | 👨‍💼 Writer

🎂 May 29, 1874 – ⚰️ June 14, 1936

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This quote highlights a common misjudgment in problem-solving: often, the difficulty isn't in finding a solution but in properly identifying the problem itself. When individuals or organizations focus solely on solutions without understanding the root issue, they risk implementing ineffective or superficial fixes. True progress requires clarity in diagnosing the problem—understanding its nature, scope, and nuances—before addressing it. Recognizing and defining the real problem is the foundational step toward effective solutions and meaningful change.

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