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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

Stop Solving the Wrong Problem By Asking The Three Whys

from A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach · host Phil Svitek

If you've ever felt stuck solving the same problem over and over, you may be fixing the symptom instead of the root cause. In this episode, I break down the Three Whys technique—a simple problem-solving framework used in business, leadership, product design, and personal development—to uncover what's really holding you back. We also explore how Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Semler transformed Semco by questioning long-held assumptions, why focusing on principles instead of rules leads to better decisions, and how you can use the Three Whys (or my variation, the Three Hows) to make better choices in your career, relationships, creative work, and everyday life.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/🔔 Subscribe for movie reviews, creative coaching, and mindset tools for storytellers.📬 Want exclusive breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content?Join me on: Patreon – http://patreon.com/philsvitek Substack – http://philsvitek.substack.com🎬 My Films The Love Market – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket Finding Love in Bogotá – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip The Arbiters – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters📚 My Books Elan, Elan – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan Master Mental Fortitude – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude In Search of Sunrise – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams

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