The Art of Getting Unstuck
Episode 25 min 56s

The Art of Getting Unstuck

Why do some problems yield to effort while others only tighten into knots? In The Knot: Problems Can Be Solved, Seth Godin reveals the invisible assumptions, borrowed scorecards, and sunk costs that keep us stuck. Meanwhile, Amy E. Herman’s Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving turns the artist’s process into a practical toolkit: embrace the unfamiliar, ask why, look carefully, and know when to stop tinkering. Together, these books suggest that solving a stubborn problem isn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes it starts with seeing more clearly—and deciding which baggage you can finally put down. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Shopify — Nothing stands between your idea and a real business. So go make it one. Start your free trial at shopify.com/daily FODZYME — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠icaneatagain.com/daily ⁠for 30% off your first order. Quince — Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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