Hard Quote by Brewster Kahle
“If you want to solve hard problems, have hard problems.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Internet Archive Keynote, 2008
To tackle difficult challenges, one must engage with equally difficult problems.
In simple terms: Hard problems require hard problems.
Key Takeaway
Seek challenging problems to grow.
Themes
innovation
problem solving
growth
learning
Mood
motivational
strategic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- entrepreneurship
- software development
Key Concepts
systems thinking
complexity
creative challenge
Questions to Reflect On
- What hard problem will you pursue?
- How can you prepare for complex challenges?
A Different Perspective
Hard problems can be overwhelming without resources.
![“There are no hard problems, only problems that are hard to a certain level of intelligence. Move the smallest bit upwards [in intelligence] and some problems move from "impossible" to "obvious." Move a substantial degree upwards, and all of them will become obvious.” quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f1d/eliezer-yudkowsky-1207_1996_there-are-no-hard-problems-only-problems_3118350.jpg)
