Episode 305 - Problem or Project

In this episode, we will discuss the difference between a problem and a project. Is there even a difference? Both require assessment, planning and execution to mitigate or repair. Both are ways we describe obstacles we face. What is the difference, and does it even matter? The difference is one of language. Any situation could be described by either name. I have found that getting around the obstacle is greatly enhanced or hindered by how we think about it. If I decide something is a problem, then there is usually a “cause.” Then there is blame; then there is an accusation and a host of related processes. Describing something as a project eliminates all that. So much faster.