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What to Do When You Hit a Dead End

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Step away physically — take a walk, wash the dishes, do something with your hands. Your brain continues working in the background, and breakthroughs often come during mindless activities. If you're still stuck after stepping away, reframe the problem entirely: what if the constraint you're accepting isn't actually fixed? Sometimes the dead end is a sign you're solving the wrong problem.

The point
Step away, let your background mind work, then question whether the constraint is real.

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