Problem Solving Skills [Part 2]

There are many problems facing humanity and the world at large which will be almost impossible for a single human to solve, but on our own part and within our capacity, we can proffer solution to a particular problem. The truth is that the problem, at the onset, that you ignore will become monstrous and may go out of hand. So anytime that problems present themselves, you do not have to wait before challenging it. We have taken a look at some skills that one can get handy with in order to solve life problems in our first part. Here, let us consider some other problem solving skills.

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1. Be determined to solve the problem

There is no problem too difficult to the determined mind. As a matter of fact, if you are determined to see a particular problem solved, it will release within you the kind of zeal that you require to see it solved. You will agree with me that determination comes with zeal, enthusiasm, and a spirit of "never give up." More often than not, the problems that people consider too big for them results from lack of determination to face them. You will be surprised how small that problem will turn out to be when you confront it with determination.

I remember the story that was told about a particular world cup event that took place about 3 decades ago. There was a team which no one expected any outstanding performance from because they never considered them a stronghold when it comes to football. In fact, their qualification for that particular world cup was because one of the teams that would have gone was disqualified, so they had to come in as a substitute. However, one thing happened in their opening match. The supposed small team won with an outstanding performance and it became the talk of the moment.

To crown it all, that team that people never expected much from finally beat the world and won the world cup. When the head coach was interviewed, he revealed that the reason behind their amazing feat is because they took each match one-at-a-time with determination. They believed that if any team can win the cup, then they can. They believe that they have what it takes to solve the problem at hand. No wonder they put up amazing performance. You see, each time you have zeroed within your mind that you can solve a problem, you are already halfway to solving it. This reminds me of what my friend normally says:

The desire and determination to do something puts you halfway towards getting it done.

2. Try again

There are times that if you try a particular solution to solve a problem, it may not seem to work at the moment. With each attempt, you become nearer to solving the problem. Just like I normally tell people; if you have a problematic tree that you want to hack down, a single blow of the axe may not bring the tree down but continuously striking the tree at the same spot with the axe will eventually bring the tree down. If you give up at the first strike, you may not be able to bring the tree down.

The reason why your first attempt towards solving the problem did not deliver may not be because the problem is bigger than you, but it may be because you have not employed a right approach. So as you keep trying, it is also important that you try differently instead of using the format that did not get it solved initially. Remember this, to get a different result from your initial result, then you have to employed a different strategy and approach.

3. Increase in knowledge

What someone does not know will become like a mountain to him. The more knowledge you have about a particular thing, the easier it will become to solve the problems relating to that thing. Take this instance, the reason why some cases in the medical field are referred to a specialist in that particular case is because he has gotten an extensive knowledge in that field and it will be easy for him to solve problems relating to it. So in life, do not stop Increasing in knowledge.

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You will be surprised to know that ignorance itself is a problem and going for knowledge will provide solution to it. Just like a key is what you will need to open a door, there are certain problems that you may not be able to solve until you have acquired knowledge relating to. Obviously, you can only be knowledgeable and trained in dentistry before you proffer solutions relating to the teeth. In conclusion, solutions to problems become easier when you grow in knowledge.

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