How to use the Mickinsey Issue Tree to solve any complex problems (with REAL LIFE examples)

Ever feel mentally exhausted… even when you haven’t done that much? 😮‍💨

Not tired from work — but from carrying too many unfinished thoughts at once.

That kind of heaviness usually isn’t about effort.


It’s about how your mind is holding problems.

In my latest YouTube video, I walk through a surprisingly simple way to untangle complex problems using the McKinsey Issue Tree — a tool often used in high-stakes environments, but almost never explained in a calm, human way.

✨ No jargon
✨ No pressure to “optimize your life”
✨ Just enough structure for your mind to finally breathe

This isn’t about fixing everything at once.

It’s about slowing down, seeing what actually matters, and moving forward without panic.

I also share one subtle mistake most people make when they try structured thinking — and noticing it changes everything.

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube (link in bio)

💬 Question for you: What’s one problem in your life that feels heavier than it needs to be?

Truly,
Trish

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