Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...
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Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...
#228 The Architecture of Problem-Solving: How Well-Defined Problems Lead to Better Solutions
The Scott Townsend Show
37 minutes
7 months ago
#228 The Architecture of Problem-Solving: How Well-Defined Problems Lead to Better Solutions
Scott Townsend welcomes back familiar guest Ben Townsend for a deep dive into why "a well-defined problem is half the solution" and how this principle applies across business and personal scenarios. • Understanding customer needs beyond their stated requirements is essential for effective problem-solving • In software development, where engineers cost $130-$250/hour, misunderstanding problems leads to wasted time and resources • The "tree swing" example demonstrates how communication breakdo...
The Scott Townsend Show
Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...
