Comments on: What problem are you trying to solve?

By: marxist

marxist — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:34:21 +0000

i used to hate the mike’s and mary’s for wasting my time. maybe it’s time i listened….

By: Uncommon Knowledge » What’s your problem?

Uncommon Knowledge » What’s your problem? — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:11:19 +0000

[...] Problems are like debts — everyone has them, but no one really wants to talk about them. But being specific about the problem you’re trying to solve can be a great way to get solutions to that problem. So before trying to list solutions, ask yourself: what problem am I trying to solve? [...]

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:25:24 +0000

I’ve worn more dress shirts than most at my age. I’ve gone to church on Sundays since I was born, at one point wore a dress shirt everyday for 2 years, and worked at Nordstrom’s where I had to wear a dress shirt.

Tailored or Custom shirts are worth every penny. Just the comfort factor alone is worth the extra $20 you’ll pay let alone the fact that you’ll look 10x better.

Every collared shirt I buy goes to the tailor to be fitted. The main benefit is you don’t have all of that extra poofy fabric on sides after you tuck in a dress shirt that is made for someone 25 lbs heavier than you.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:09:12 +0000

They are SO worth it too…

By: Mat

Mat — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:29:39 +0000

Great article.. thought provoking.

My problem is how to get shirts onto people’s backs.! I’ve found that it’s hard to convince people that a custom tailored shirt is worth it. Once they have one, they’re hooked. But how do I get that critical first shirt onto their back!

By: David Askaripour

David Askaripour — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:58:49 +0000

Great article! Indeed, you “must” have a clear objective or clear question in order to bring about a solution. Now, the solution may not always be right, but by starting with the right question…you’re bound to find the right path sooner or later.

By: Steli Efti

Steli Efti — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:17:55 +0000

The quality of your questions define the quality of your life! Great post Travis!

By: Noel Hurtley

Noel Hurtley — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:25:02 +0000

Great advice, Travis!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:33:10 +0000

Good advice and questions. I think more business people and entrepreneurs would benefit more if they thought like philosophers rather than managers.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:56:37 +0000

“Smart Questions” is a book that goes along these lines. I’d check it out.