How To Reframe The Problem & Win: The Art Of Reimagining Existing Obvious Problems To Create New, Non-Obvious Solutions
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How To Reframe The Problem & Win
The Art Of Reimagining Existing Obvious Problems To Create New, Non-Obvious Solutions
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Introduction
1. Today’s Solutions Are Tomorrow’s Problems
2. Until You Change The Problem, No One Is Interested In The Solution
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