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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- I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves.
- Sometimes when you are not part of the solution you become part of the problem.
- Treat challenges as an opportunity to refocus your strategies and open up new horizons.
- We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them
- The annoyance you ignore today only gets worse tomorrow. Solve it now.
- Problems are an inherent part of life. However, if they are not dealt with effort and attention, they have the potential to become a crisis.
- When problems become greater than the growth rate of solutions, only radical changes can make the difference.
- Creativity and intelligence, rather than violence, are the best problem solvers.
- Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
- Life is essentially an endless series of problems. The solution to one problem is merely the creation of another.
- The true parents of creativity are curiosity and necessity.
- Think logically, and you have a chance to solve a problem. Reacting emotionally to it prolongs and worsens your dilemma.
- When an idea for solving a problem suddenly presents itself, ask yourself if all circumstances related to the problem were properly analyzed.
- We always have solutions to all the problems which are not ours.
- Uncovering the right problem is half the solution.
- All my problems bow before my stubbornness.
- 3 ways of Lateral thinking 1- Change your daily routine 2- Deliberetaly ineract with random things, people, etc. 3- Learn to enjoy unexpected
- Never be swift to label a situation as a problem – and be careful in ever labelling a person as one.
- If your glass seems half empty, use a smaller glass.
- Life is a series of puzzles; all you have to do is solve the puzzles.