To ‘see both sides’ of a problem is the surest way to prevent its complete solution. Because there are always more than two sides.
To ‘see both sides’ of a problem is the surest way to prevent its complete solution. Because there are always more than two sides.

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- The problem is not the problem, the problem is the way we see the problem
- Life is essentially an endless series of problems. The solution to one problem is merely the creation of another.
- Do not focus on money, instead focus on a problem that needs to be solved for the world..money will follow you as a bi-product.
- We cannot solve an old problem with old solutions.
- Framing the right problem is equally or even more important than solving it. Pearl Zhu
- It is better to solve one problem five different ways, than to solve five problems one way.
- Life is a series of puzzles; all you have to do is solve the puzzles.
- Tackle the root cause, not the effect.
- Solve the problem before the Problem dissolves you.
- Problems only get solved when you stop ignoring them
- The great problem-solvers are the ones who possess the right mind with positivity, critical thinking, creative thinking, and systems thinking.
- Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
- A business shines brightest when its people are working on problems bigger than themselves
- Solve the problem or leave the problem. But, do not live with the problem.
- 4 ways to solve daily problems: Eliminate, Simplify, Automate, Delegate.
- Systems Thinking is a holistic, balanced and abstract thinking to understand things deeply and solve problems systematically.
- Never be swift to label a situation as a problem – and be careful in ever labelling a person as one.
- Mankind, as history tells us over and over again, seeks the least painful solution and, as a result, ends up exchanging one problem for another
- Think logically, and you have a chance to solve a problem. Reacting emotionally to it prolongs and worsens your dilemma.
- If you choose to not deal with an issue, then you give up your right of control over the issue and it will select the path of least resistance.