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Upstream: Solving Problems Before They Happen (Book Bite)

Ever wondered why we spend so much time fixing problems that could have been prevented altogether? In the 2020 book Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen, author Dan Heath draws insights from hundreds of interviews with unconventional thinkers on how to prevent problems upstream before they even occur. Tune into this audiobook summary from Next Big Idea Club to hear Dan share five key insights from Upstream. Learn how to build solutions to complex problems by reconnecting fragmented systems, starting with micro-level change, and improving your day-to-day life with pragmatic, upstream thinking. With these insights and more, you’ll be ready to shift your focus from isolated problems to the bigger systems that ultimately cause them.

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