How to Solve Problems Like Henry Ford and Other Genius Inventors

"If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than five minutes." -- Albert Einstein How long does it take to get from Portland to Seattle? I make the trip several times each year, so it's a question I ask myself often. The answer? About three hours in a car. Four and a half on a train. Forty-five minutes on a plane. But wh...