Problem vs Symptom: How to Diagnose the Real Problem | The 5 Whys Explained

Most people don’t fail at problem-solving.

They fail at problem-identifying.

We rush to fix what we can see, the symptom, without addressing what’s driving it underneath.

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to tell the difference between a real problem and a visible symptom using one of the most powerful frameworks in modern problem-solving — The 5 Whys, made famous by Toyota.

You’ll learn:

• The true difference between symptoms and root problems
• How misdiagnosis costs individuals, companies, and even nations billions How to apply
• The 5 Whys in your daily decisions, business challenges, or personal life
• Real stories — from corporate failures to everyday crises — that show why solving the wrong problem is the most expensive habit in the world.

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Part 2: Consulting, Knowledge & Compounding Resilience

(Indra Nooyi Chapter 4)

In this second episode of TUPS Vault, we dive deep into Chapter 4 of Indra Nooyi’s My Life in Full — and it’s a masterclass in problem-solving under pressure. From factory floors to boardrooms, personal tragedy to professional triumph, Sharon unpacks the systems, people, and eight types of knowledge that shaped Indra’s early consulting years at BCG.

You’ll learn how to:

• Apply the TUPS framework during seasons of chaos and growth
• Use 8 types of knowledge (from mentorship to self-learning) to solve complex problems
• Build systems that support both career ambition and family responsibility
• Audit your inner circle for challenge, not comfort
• Balance grind, grief, and greatness with grace

This episode is for every leader, builder, and career professional who’s navigating the overlap of life and legacy — and wants to solve problems like the best do.

Listen now and leave with the tools to think faster, lead stronger, and build smarter.

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Ever found yourself overthinking a decision, missing an opportunity, or second-guessing every move? You’re not indecisive — you’re just unstructured.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to think faster, decide smarter, and save time using the TUPS Formula and principles from Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.

I’ll teach you how to:

• Make clear, confident decisions even under pressure
• Use the TUPS Decision Grid to decide when to act fast vs. when to slow down
• Beat decision fatigue and analysis paralysis
• Build a personal governance system for faster, smarter problem-solving

Because clarity isn’t magic — it’s management.