Quick Simple Problem Card

A Quick Simple Problem is something that you can do in a very short amount of time. Ideally, you should start with problems that are 15-20 minutes long. If you cannot get it done in such a short amount of time, then you have not broken the problem down to a simple enough level.

Quick Simple Problems are:

• Related to a larger goal
• Easy to do with the stuff you have handy
• Simple enough that you don't have to think too much about how to do it

You will need a few simple things:

• A goal or project that you are working on
• A file card or small piece of paper
• A pen or pencil
• A few minutes to think about the possible problems you can solve

To make a Quick Simple Problem Card:

On the Front:

1. Write your name and the date on the top line
2. Write the goal that you are working towards on the second line. It should be a sentence.
3. Write three quick simple problems that you think can be solved in 20 minutes or less.

On the back,

1. Write Future Problems

To use the Quick Simple Problem Card:

• Get to work!
• Solve the problems you have indicated as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Check off or cross off the problems as you solve them.
• Write new ideas of problems you could solve on the back of the card.
• Recognize your accomplishments!