Problems – We All Got ‘Em! Now What?

Problems – We All Got ‘Em! Now What?

When you are faced with a problem, how do you handle it? Do you fly by the seat of your pants? Do you get overwhelmed and paralyzed and do nothing? Do you look for someone else to handle it? Well what if you had 10 questions at your disposal that you could refer to when problems arise and have a methodical and effective way of dealing with your problems? Do you think that would be a helpful exercise to gain clarity, understanding and move you in the direction of solving your problem? I think so especially when many of us can’t see the trees through the forest when we are in the thick of an issue.

Here are 10 simple yet profound questions that you can ask yourself when you are feeling stuck and feel like you don’t have the answers to your problem.
1. What is the simplest most obvious solution to this issue?
2. If all limitations were removed, what could I do to resolve this issue?
3. If I knew I wouldn’t fail, what crazy solution could I try?
4. What is the single most important thing to focus on here?
5. What are some new or radically different ways to approach this challenge?
6. What possibilities have I missed or not considered yet?

Spend a little time with these questions and I guarantee you that you will at minimum come up with some creative ideas that may just solve your problem!