Solar panels got 20% cheaper this year. Commercial systems got 4% more expensive. Knowing which hard problems are worth years is the decision that separates leaders.

This is the solution problem—and it’s not just philosophical. Research suggests our minds are wired to recalibrate what counts as a problem based on what remains. As real adversity declines or gets ...

Consider someone who’s perfectly content with their office chair. It’s not ergonomic, it doesn’t have lumbar support, but it works. Then, during a meeting or a visit to a friend’s office, they sit in ...