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Ask HN: Forget solving problems, how do you find problems?

1 points by ryeguy_24 ↗ HN
I have so much energy to solve problems but for some reason, I have become blind to seeing problems.

Maybe I'm too optimistic, happy, or lucky, but I'm having trouble finding problems to work on. All I want to do is problem solve not problem find.

Can anyone help me overcome this mindset or help me find ways to identify problems?

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verdverm
Most problems involve human relations and communication, maybe starting from that perspective help to see them

For example the abstract problem I am working on is "How do humans collaborate to build software?" From there many more and increasingly specific questions arise.

Instead of solution or technology focus, take the approach of whatever means best to solve the problem

poormystic
the problem of finding problems kinda leaps out at me from your plaint. Also, you might get a job.