Why Friction Matters
Inventors pay attention to irritation. Every repeated frustration points to a gap between how things are and how they could work better.
Using Problems as Prompts
- Notice tasks that feel unnecessarily difficult.
- Ask what would make the process simpler, faster, or clearer.
- Sketch three possible improvements before judging the best one.
Innovation Starts Small
Inventive thinking does not require a breakthrough. It begins with noticing friction and refusing to accept it as permanent.
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