problem-validation

Validate problems with evidence, not opinions. A problem worth solving is one that people encounter frequently, feel intensely, and have already tried to solve. If nobody has attempted a workaround, the problem isn't painful enough to build for.

Scoring Framework

Rate each dimension 1-5 based on evidence:

Frequency (How often does this happen?)

• 5: Daily or multiple times per day
• 4: Weekly
• 3: Monthly
• 2: Quarterly
• 1: Rarely or once

Intensity (How painful is it when it happens?)

• 5: Blocks critical work, causes real losses (money, time, reputation)
• 4: Major friction, significant workarounds needed
• 3: Annoying but manageable
• 2: Minor inconvenience
• 1: Barely noticeable