People say “solution in search of a problem” like it is a bad thing 🤔
Life itself is a prime example.
I find solutions to clear problems way more depressing. Now you just have an implementation chores, customer service, customization, and personalization to deal with.
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But a solution will dissolve a problem. That's the opposite of solving a problem [PIRATE MONKEY RIMSHOT OH YEAH]
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It's more complicated than people realise. Pure solution-first thinking is a terrible idea, but pure problem-based thinking usually ends up with boring solutions. Best to understand a problem set, understand what new technology shifts are afoot, and then iterate around both.
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"... what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me ... [look for a problem to match those skills]."
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