The Problem Solver's Method: A Practical Framework for Deciding and Acting

A leaky faucet, a difficult conversation with a colleague, a deadline that keeps shifting: most problems are small enough to handle in an afternoon if you treat them with structure. What happens instead is that the problem sits in the back of your mind, and each time you think about it, it feels slightly larger than it did the day before.

Gives the six-step procedure, written down rather than held in the head, walks listing every option without missing the obvious, and managing the worry that lingers after you decide. Covers the mistakes, starting with skipping the facts. Closes with one problem to work today.