Some resources for our problems whether they’re flipping, fracking, or frelling problems
The dichotomy of problems and solutions seems an endless cycle, especially if you have an active set of neuroses to invent new ones. As always, one needs to be skeptical about the ability of social media to solve problems that might be solved in the analog world a.k.a. “meatspace”.
Define the problem. Find the real problem, not just the symptoms that result from the problem. When defining the problem, do not consider things that are extraneous matters, only what the actual problem is. You can consider the other issues later. Become familiar with the problem and understand it fully.[1]
- For example, if your room is constantly messy, the problem might not be that you’re a messy person. It might be that you lack containers or places to put your items in an organized way.
- Try to be as clear and thorough as possible when defining the problem. If it is a personal issue, be honest with yourself as to the causes of the problem. If it is a logistics problem, determine exactly where and when the problem occurs.
- Determine whether the problem is real or self-created. Do you need to solve this problem or is this about something you want? Putting things in perspective can help you navigate the problem-solving process.
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