Want a universal principle for solving problems?
Step outside yourself, and the problem fades—or even vanishes.
Example: I woke up this morning feeling low. My back aches, my foot won’t heal. I recall annoying tasks I can’t dodge. I read the news —it sucks th oxygen out.
A workout, a healthy breakfast, and coffee help a bit. The gloom steps back, but it’s like a cloud blocking the sun.
Then a thought hits me, one that flickered at the edge of a dream. It weaves together judo’s “sacrifice throws,” Systems Theory, non-equilibrium processes, and my freedom.
Intrigued by the promise, I start grilling my AI. A minute later, I’m diving into insights, completely forgetting the pain in my body, the nagging chores, and the gloomy context.
A clearing opens, energy flows, and a new angle shifts my view. Maybe I grew, or maybe the problems shrank.
The same fact can either drag you into depression or lift you up. The difference lies in whether you’re observing it from inside the fishbowl or from outside.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
About me:
As a business therapist, I help tech founders quickly solve dilemmas at the intersection of business and personality, and boost company value as a result.
How can I help you?
If you've long been trying to understand what is limiting you and/or your business and how to finally give important changes a push, then The Catalyst Session is designed specifically for you. Book it here.