What was Edmund Hillary's central idea on problem-solving?
My thinking on problems, whether it's a tricky crevasse on the ice or getting clean water to a village, is pretty straightforward. You look at the thing square in the face. You don't shy away from it. Then you figure out the practical steps needed. It's about hard yakka, that's for sure, and sometimes it means improvising with what you've got. You break it down into manageable bits. A good piece of kit, like a strong rope or a well-built bridge, is worth its weight in gold because it solves a tangible problem. The 'why' is always about helping people, making life a bit easier, a bit safer. What's the point if it doesn't actually help?
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