The Best Basic Approach for Problem Resolution
Newsletter #14 - Strategic Saturdays from the "Course in How to Solve Problems"
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2 minute read (plus a short video)
All strategies have the same desired outcome. To prevent or solve a problem.
When I research “problem meaning” online these are the most common questions that are asked…
What is a perfect definition of a problem?
What is a synonym for having a problem?
How is a complication, dilemma, question, obstacle, trouble, and dispute, the same as a problem?
What do you call a difficult problem?
What is decision-science?
What is a perfect definition of a problem?
A problem is any situation preventing something from being achieved. The word comes from a Greek word meaning an “obstacle” (something that is in your way). We all know what a problem is, even if we use different words to describe the experience. We may choose to call a problem a constraint, complication, dispute, headache, issue, obstacle. Whatever we choose to call it, most problems need a solution; a means of solving a problem or dealing with any difficult situation.
“Creating is no problem — problem-solving is not creating.”
― Robert Fritz,
Problem-solving consists of using generic, life hacks and other ad-hock methods in an orderly and systematic manner to find solutions to problems. A strong element of the human condition, and what has moved humanity forward through history has been the exploration of problems; what causes them, and what solved them. Our team of professional troubleshooters and philanthropic problem-solvers
Some of the problem-solving techniques developed and used in Science, engineering, mathematics, artificial intelligence, computer science, philosophy, psychology, and the cognitive sciences.
Throughout our lives, we are presented with obstacles and constraints that prevent us from doing what we want or need to do. Often, we do not recognize or even notice them because they are small or seem insignificant.
To understand the thinking processes in relation to obstacles that must be addressed and problem-solving we must remember that for the extraordinary individual this is done in the service of creating a personal highly functional reality.
Takeaway
Through collaboration, creating, innovation, and critical thinking there are very few problems that can’t be solved a second time, once someone has already solved them.
It is usually our own cognitive biases and logical fallacies created from a combination of poor company and unresolved childhood trauma that cause us to see what is often right in front of us — the solution to the problem we have created for ourselves.
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