Sunday, September 27, 2026

Dig Deeper Still

 

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Obvious solutions are great, except that they seldom work. The chances are that the solution that first occurs to you has already been tried. 

Sticky, mysterious, subtle problems evade the obvious. They hide. They mask. They simmer.

Mysterious problems seldom surrender to obvious solutions. Dig deeper. 

-- doug smith

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

Solve It and Move On

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If you work long enough you'll notice something that will give you a strong perspective. 

Every year there is a new problem that is capable of completely destroying you. Solve it and move on.

No reason to surrender now.


-- doug smith

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