“The best problems to work on are often the ones nobody else even realizes are problems.”
— Paul Graham
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, the most interesting and valuable things to solve are issues that people haven't noticed yet. Imagine you are in a school where everyone struggles with an outdated website to check their grades. Nobody realizes how annoying it is because they are used to it. You see it and decide to make it easier to use. Once you fix it, everyone is happier and can get their grades quicker, but they never thought it was a problem to begin with. Look at how smartphones changed our lives; before they existed, people didn't know they could use a phone for internet browsing, maps, and games. The creators solved a problem people didn’t realize was there. By finding and fixing such problems, you can make a big positive impact. This often means looking at things differently and seeing hidden opportunities to make life better. Focusing on problems others don't see can make work more rewarding and lead to innovative solutions.