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"It's not that I'm so
smart , it's just that I stay with problems longer."
~Albert
Einstein
Good
morning!
When I saw this quote, I immediately wondered
if perhaps, that is the definition of "smart" - staying with the
problem until the answer is found. Maybe many of us who "look smart"
don't necessarily grasp things more quickly, or have a natural knack,
but have persistence and perseverance. I love that Einstein, one of the
greatest minds of all time, was the one credited with this statement.
Although I am far from Einstein, I could relate
to this quote. Many people have asked how I have overcome certain
obstacles or created certain processes. It certainly wasn't a
stroke of genius or brilliance or a light bulb flash above my head. But
it was "staying with the problem longer." I know inherently that every
problem must have a solution. Our commitment to discovering that
solution is what makes the difference.
As we learn to problem solve, our
problem-solving skills develop and become stronger. The only
thought-pattern required to implementing positive problem-solving
skills in your own life is a curious mind and the belief that each
problem must have a solution.
Your Turn:
Work on increasing your problem-solving skills. Instead of shrinking
away from a challenge or problem, realize that each challenge or
problem does have a solution - become a detective with the aim of
uncovering it. Some solutions can be discovered in a day, some may take
months - but the solutions are there. Try writing down a problem you
are facing. Then ask yourself questions to begin exploring solutions.
Some questions you might try include:
- How did this problem come into being?
- Who do I know that might be able to give me
ideas or strategies for solving this problem?
- What would the answer/solution look like?
- What steps are needed to get that answer or
solution?
- What role did I play in the creation of this
problem and if I reversed my actions/thought patterns, would that
impact a solution?
- What are 5 crazy solutions I can dream up?
(Brainstorming quick lists --no matter how outrageous-- helps us become
creative in our approach and solution focused.
Your Affirmation:
For every challenge or problem, I know there
is a solution. I also know that I can find it.
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