Gravity Problems

Accept and reframe

Non-Actionable Problems Reframing Acceptance

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

People who are stuck on non-actionable problems

Not ideal for

People who are not willing to accept and reframe their problems

Overview

Why this framework exists

Gravity problems occur when we try to solve a problem that is not actionable. Accepting the problem and reframing it can help us find alternative solutions.

Core principles

3 total

Some problems are not actionable
Acceptance is key to reframing
Reframing can help us find alternative solutions

Steps

3 steps

Accept the problem
Accept that the problem is not actionable and that there's no effective action you can take.
Pro tipUse radical honesty to examine your own biases.
WarningBe careful not to get stuck on trying to solve the non-actionable problem.
Reframe the problem
Reframe the problem to find alternative solutions.
Pro tipUse a friend or colleague to help you brainstorm.
WarningAvoid getting stuck on a single solution.
Brainstorm alternative solutions
Generate a list of possible solutions to the reframed problem.
Pro tipUse a friend or colleague to help you brainstorm.
WarningAvoid getting stuck on a single solution.

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Examples

2 cases

The poet example

John wants to make a good living as a poet, but poets don't get paid much. He reframes the problem as 'how can I discover how poets enjoy and sustain their art while making a living doing other things?' and finds alternative solutions.

OutcomeJohn finds a way to make a living and pursue his passion for poetry.

The out-of-work example

Francis has been out of work for five years and is worried about the bias against people who have been out of work. She reframes the problem as 'how can I find a job that takes into account my skills and experience?' and finds alternative solutions.

OutcomeFrancis finds a job that takes into account her skills and experience.