Centered Problem Solving
by douglas brent smith
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Before the Problem Solves You
It won't just sit there. It won't stand still. It gets bigger and bigger, all by itself AND with the help of others. It's your problem.
Solve it.
Solve that problem.
Solve that problem before it solves you.
-- Douglas Brent Smith
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