[ Take Action ]

Before solving a problem, it should be well-defined as a problem, and, preferably, also describe what it looks like when the problem is solved.

But stating a problem isn’t solving the problem.

And problems don’t have to be humungous behemoths. Small, daily action on problems is satisfying too.

Tangible, tacit, sometimes costly and time-consuming steps of taking action creates memorable experiences.

But that’s hard. It’s much easier, and a quicker dopamine hit, to scroll our phones for more problems.

I think taking action on engineering problems means you can clearly state what you did to succeed at solving the problem.