The following way to solve problems is just one of the dozens of creative problem solving techniques that you can learn and use for better solutions.

Look for a different problem. Sometimes there is a different problem to solve that will make the first one irrelevant. For example, if you are looking for a way to get more customers for a business, you might drop that and see how you can make more money with the customers you have, or get the same customer volume with less advertising money. Solving either one of these problems accomplishes the most relevant underlying goal, which is to make more profits. Another example: a doctor needs more space in the waiting room. Maybe a better problem to solve is the need for patients to wait so long.