Your Problem Isn’t Your Problem

by Larry Richman

What if the problem you’re trying to solve… isn’t the real problem?

We live in a world that loves quick fixes. But real progress doesn’t come from treating surface symptoms. It comes from asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and uncovering root causes.

In Your Problem Isn’t Your Problem, you’ll learn clear, practical approaches to solving the issues that really matter—at home, at work, and in life. With relatable stories, simple tools, and a refreshingly direct style, this book will help you:

• Spot the difference between symptoms and causes.
• Slow down long enough to see what’s really going on.
• Challenge assumptions that limit your thinking.
• Find patterns that point to deeper truths.
• Take action that leads to lasting change.

If you’re tired of quick fixes that don’t stick, this book will show you how to think differently—and solve problems for good.

Enjoy these three books in this series:

• Your Problem Isn’t Your Problem. Solve the right problem. Solve the root cause rather than treat symptoms. What if the problem you’re trying to solve isn’t the real problem? Learn to distinguish between symptoms and causes. Challenge assumptions that limit your thinking. Take action that solves the root cause of problems.
• My Problem Isn’t Your Problem. Take responsibility for your problems. Don’t blame, deflect, or expect others to fix your problems. Learn how to replace blame with responsibility, let go of excuses, and take real action at work, at home, and in your relationships. Shift from a victim mindset to one of leadership and agency.
• Your Problem Isn’t My Problem. Set healthy boundaries. Stop rescuing others and allow them to solve their own problems. Understand when to help others and when to step back. Learn about setting boundaries, detaching emotionally from others’ outcomes, and supporting others without enabling bad behavior.