Stop Chasing Symptoms - Fix the Real Problem

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Aug 8, 2025

Feeling stuck? You're not alone! Discover why we often fix minor issues instead of tackling the real problems holding us back. The host shares an eye-opening story about a company racing against time to achieve ambitious goals while everyone is distracted by insignificant symptoms. Learn how to pinpoint your true obstacles and focus on what's essential for real success. It's time to stop chasing distractions and start addressing core challenges directly!

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INSIGHT

Root Problems Behind Struggles

Most people fix easy-to-solve symptoms instead of the real problem blocking their progress.
The real problem usually boils down to money, relationships, or health, rarely something else.

ADVICE

Focus on Root Cause

Put a point on your problem by clearly stating your goal and the real obstacle in your way.
Avoid getting distracted by a thousand small issues; focus on the root cause.

ANECDOTE

Billion Dollar Company Pressure

A company aiming for a billion-dollar revenue faces pressure to achieve it faster than planned.
The real problem revealed was more about timing and underlying pressures, not just the revenue goal.

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Stop Chasing Symptoms - Fix the Real Problem

August 8, 2025 | Episode 5155

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever feel completely stuck trying to figure something out? You're spinning your wheels, and nobody seems to get what you're going through. Well, guess what? You're not alone – everyone on the planet feels exactly like you do sometimes.

Scott dives into why we get distracted by a thousand little problems instead of tackling the big one that's really holding us back. He'll show you how to "put a point on it" and stop wasting energy on symptoms when you should be fixing the root cause.

Featured Story

Scott shares a powerful story about a company wanting to hit a billion dollars in revenue. They think they have five years to get there, but the real pressure? They need it done in three years, maybe even one. Picture the C-suite after hours, whiskey flowing, everyone scrambling to fix a thousand symptoms while the real problem sits right there staring them in the face.

The lesson hits hard: stop treating symptoms and identify what's actually blocking your path.

Important Points

Most people can't pinpoint the actual problem getting in their way because they're busy fixing easy-to-tackle symptoms instead of the real issue.

There are really only two things you need to clearly describe: the goal you're going after and the real problem standing in your way.

Nine times out of ten, your real problem comes down to one of three things: money, relationships, or your health.

Memorable Quotes

"You're not alone. Every single person feels like you."

"There's really only one problem in journalism. We would call it burying the lead."

"I'll tell you nine times out of 10, it's money. And if it's not money, it's relationships. And if it's not that it's your health."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Clearly describe the goal you're going after – if you can't clearly say what it is, you're never going to get it.

Clearly describe the real problem getting in your way, not all the little symptoms buzzing around below the surface.

Ask yourself honestly: is your real problem money, relationships, or health – because it's usually one of those three things.

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