Pointing out problems is about the lowest form of helpful as it comes.
Anybody can point out problems.
The world and everybody’s micro-world are each and all littered with them.
Pointing at all of the “litter” shows that you can at least see it—and maybe even you care. Heck, maybe you’re even able to spot the hard-to-find litter. The litter that’s camouflaged that only a true professional is able to find. Great. Identifying the problem is the first step towards solving the problem.
Left at that, though? It’s not exactly helpful.
A level above that might be the problem-solver. This is the person who not only identifies the problem, but takes action towards solving it. It’s the person who sees the litter and then goes and picks it up. This is helpful. Much more helpful than just pointing it out and making it somebody else’s problem.
Left at that, though? And it’s only a matter of time before the litter is back and the action needs to be repeated.
A level above that, what I might say is the peak level, is the solutionist. The solutionist is the one who identifies the problem, takes action towards not only solving the problem, but solving the cause of the problem. Solutionists fix systems. They figure out what’s leading to the litter and come up with a solution that not only addresses the current litter, but prevents future litter from accumulating.
In a world of problem pointers and problem passers… be a solutionist.
And if you can’t be a solutionist… at least be a problem-solver.
Because yes, we’re aware of the litter. And no, you pointing at it isn’t what’s needed.