3 Steps To Solve Any Problem
There is no problem so big that it can’t be solved as long as you’re open to positive possibilities. I know this first hand. Whenever I’ve been certain that I was right about how something should go, it’s usually meant I was closed minded to alternative solutions. This almost always led to unnecessary struggle and suffering. Since I am not a big fan of pain, I came up with 3 things you can do to solve any problem no matter what it is.
1. Stay focused on the objective. Oftentimes, we are so invested in handling things our old way that we don’t see a better way right in front of us. Case in point, over the last six months, I have been shooting and producing cooking videos for 2BeRe University. On more than one occasion, Amy suggested I try shooting the video from a different angle. I argued that it was impossible due to equipment limitations. Well last month, she mentioned it again. This time I actually listened and tried something different. And wouldn’t you know, she was right. It turns out that the equipment wasn’t limited at all. It was just me and my thinking. Had I been more focused on the objective of getting the best possible camera shot for the viewer, I would have listened to Amy sooner and saved myself a lot of time and frustration.
2. Give up your ego and ask for help. If you’re stuck or progress is slow, don’t let pride or ego tell you that you have to figure it out by yourself. After giving it the old college try, share the challenge with someone more knowledgeable and resourceful. And, if that person isn’t available, talk to a friend who is an excellent goal achiever and problem solver. They will come through for you.
3. View any problem or challenge as part of the journey. Knowing that slow progress or even failure is part of the process helps you maintain perspective. If you don’t figure it out today, no worries. Take action tomorrow by doing more deep work on it. You’ll get there as long as you’re consistent in your efforts and keep the big picture in mind.
Einstein said, “No problem can be solved from the consciousness that created it.” There is a solution to every problem as long as you’re open. And any goal can be achieved if you’ll do whatever it takes to reach it. Make a commitment today to live this way!
Stronger Mindset,
Keith
