Our problems often look big and intimidating. We work hard searching for solutions, assuming they are hidden, complex, or unavailable.
But most of the time, the solutions are not missing.
The real challenge is our blindness towards them.
We are not truly searching for solutions.
We are working on removing our blindness so the solutions become visible.
Once they are visible, very little effort is required.
Take the example of selecting an ERP for an organisation.
The problem is not finding the best ERP. The real problem lies in the blind spots we carry into the selection process.
- What don’t I know?
- What assumptions am I making without realising it?
- What does an ideal solution actually look like for this organisation?
- What does my team need today—and what will they need tomorrow?
When these blind spots are illuminated, the confusion fades.
The right ERP stops hiding in complexity. It stands right in front of us.
Consider another example: losing weight.
The problem is not finding the best diet or exercise plan. Those are everywhere.
The real work is understanding our blind spots.
- Why am I overweight?
- What habits brought me here?
- What options do I genuinely have?
- Why do I want to lose weight, and what is truly at stake?
Once these questions are answered honestly, the path forward becomes clear.
Choosing the right approach is no longer difficult.
So the real question is not how do we solve our problems, but how do we overcome our blindness?
The answer is simple, though not always comfortable.
We approach the problem with an open mind and consult experts within that domain.
The role of experts—consultants, advisors, doctors, lawyers—is not to magically solve problems for us.
Their role is to illuminate blind spots.
To help us see what is already in front of us but invisible to our current perspective.
When blindness fades, solutions don’t need to be chased.
They reveal themselves.
