https://blog.pierrehenry.be/tags/problem-solving/Recent content in Problem Solving on blog.pierrehenry.beHugoen-USCopyright © 2026, Pierre-Henry Soria.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:57:54 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-write-less-code-and-build-better-apps/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:57:54 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-write-less-code-and-build-better-apps/Something I wanted to share is that it’s not because it’s longer. It’s not because you write a huge report. It’s not because you code this 1,000 plus lines of code in each file and the function loo…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/adopt-big-picture-thinking-or-write-messy-code-forever/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:32:58 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/adopt-big-picture-thinking-or-write-messy-code-forever/You know, as a software engineer, it’s so tempting to just dive right into the code. I get it. There’s this urge to open up your editor, start hammering away, maybe even fire up some AI tool to spi…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-big-problems-with-simple-code-and-ai/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:36:50 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-big-problems-with-simple-code-and-ai/All right. So as a software engineer, knowing that the simplest path is usually the best is like wielding Occam’s razor. If you’re not familiar, that’s the principle about the complexity of an appr…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/adopt-big-picture-thinking-or-get-stuck-debugging-forever/Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:51:21 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/adopt-big-picture-thinking-or-get-stuck-debugging-forever/As a software engineer, I can’t stress enough how important it is to have a global view—a big picture—of the requirements before you even think about touching the code. I see it all the time: peopl…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-any-problem-when-you-have-no-idea-where-to-start/Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:51:14 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-any-problem-when-you-have-no-idea-where-to-start/Sometimes, life throws you into situations where you have to pretend you know what you’re doing, even when you don’t. Imagine working in a restaurant and suddenly being asked to replace the chef in…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-mixing-simple-ideas-sparks-everyday-creativity/Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:00:59 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-mixing-simple-ideas-sparks-everyday-creativity/Have you ever noticed how creativity often comes from mixing two ordinary things together? The more you practice this, the easier it gets to come up with new ideas and solve problems that used to s…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-spark-growth-by-thinking-differently-not-just-reacting/Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:47:19 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-spark-growth-by-thinking-differently-not-just-reacting/Have you ever noticed how often we talk about “reflexes” and “reflections” as if they’re the same thing? Reflexes are automatic, but reflection is a kind of intellectual reflex—a habit of the mind….https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-build-a-business-by-solving-everyday-problems/Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:13:06 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-build-a-business-by-solving-everyday-problems/Progress is rarely about giant leaps. More often, it’s about granular steps—moving forward little by little, day after day. This approach, which I like to call the “cumulative effect,” is the secre…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-tough-problems-with-a-simple-evening-walk/Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:53:15 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-tough-problems-with-a-simple-evening-walk/Walking is often seen as just a way to get some exercise and feel good. But there is another kind of walk that I want to share with you—a meditative walk, or what I like to call a walk for meditati…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-think-differently-without-more-time-or-motivation/Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:34:19 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-think-differently-without-more-time-or-motivation/We often tell ourselves that we don’t have the time or motivation to start something new. Maybe you’ve thought, “I’ll never manage to do that,” or “That’s just not for me.” Sometimes, it’s the way…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-shape-your-future-by-changing-your-reaction/Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:40:53 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-shape-your-future-by-changing-your-reaction/When something unexpected happens, the way you react is often more important than the event itself. How you interpret and handle a problem will shape what happens next, and even your longterm succe…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-build-big-wins-with-small-steady-steps/Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:38:21 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-build-big-wins-with-small-steady-steps/When we think about progress, we often imagine giant leaps or overnight success. But the truth is, the most impressive achievements are usually built step by step, through what I call granular prog…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-problems-with-a-simple-meditative-walk/Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:23:25 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-solve-problems-with-a-simple-meditative-walk/Have you ever noticed how some of your best ideas come to you in the shower, or when you’re soaking in a warm bath? There’s something about these quiet moments that helps your mind wander freely an…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-build-a-life-project-that-solves-real-problems-and-pays/Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:51:08 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-build-a-life-project-that-solves-real-problems-and-pays/When you think about building a life project, it’s easy to get excited about the possibilities. But before you jump into the technical details or dream about making money, there’s one question you…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-enjoy-using-your-brain-without-feeling-burned-out/Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:50:17 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-enjoy-using-your-brain-without-feeling-burned-out/There’s something special about those small pleasures in life—especially the ones that come from using your own mind. Right now, I’m programming, even with the help of artificial intelligence, and…https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-make-progress-without-getting-stuck-in-old-habits/Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:49:59 +0000https://blog.pierrehenry.be/blog/how-to-make-progress-without-getting-stuck-in-old-habits/If there’s one thing that has truly changed my life, it’s the habit of questioning myself and always being on the lookout for new solutions. This mindset has completely transformed not just the way…