Most people will solve the problems they know how to…
“Most people will solve the problems they know how to solve. Roughly speaking they will solve B+ problems instead of A+ problems. A+ problems are high impact problems for your company but they're difficult problems.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People tend to address familiar, easier problems (B+) rather than tackling the harder, high‑impact challenges (A+).
In simple terms: We avoid the hardest problems.
Prioritize high‑impact challenges despite difficulty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- company planning
- personal goal setting
- innovation workshops
- risk management
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What A+ problem could transform your organization?
- How can you allocate resources to tackle harder issues?
High‑impact problems may lack clear solutions or resources.