How to differentiate between a Symptom and a Problem

Problem vs Symptom: How to Diagnose the Real Problem | The 5 Whys Explained

Most people don’t fail at problem-solving.

They fail at problem-identifying.

We rush to fix what we can see, the symptom, without addressing what’s driving it underneath.

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to tell the difference between a real problem and a visible symptom using one of the most powerful frameworks in modern problem-solving — The 5 Whys, made famous by Toyota.

You’ll learn:

• The true difference between symptoms and root problems
• How misdiagnosis costs individuals, companies, and even nations billions How to apply
• The 5 Whys in your daily decisions, business challenges, or personal life
• Real stories — from corporate failures to everyday crises — that show why solving the wrong problem is the most expensive habit in the world.

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