Every problem contains a promise.
That promise is a solution that leads to improvement, that leads to satisfaction, that leads to success. It's not guaranteed, of course, but the promise is there. Why hide from it?
The promise of a problem sparks the seeds of success.
Find the promise, it will pull you toward the solution.
-- doug smith
For every problem we solve we discover two more. looks like we'll never run out of work.
-- doug smith
Some of us like to analyze. Some of us like to act and let someone else analyze.
Solving problems takes a balance. The most brilliant analysis producing the most wonderful ideas is all useless until someone acts.
Some problems encourage eternal analysis, but that does not mean that eternal analysis is best. Some analysis is best accomplished with action.
Think carefully, of course. Act boldly, also of course.
-- doug smith
It's irksome to get blamed for a problem. That can raise emotions that make solving the problem even more difficult. If we can center ourselves first, breathe, and release the blame, maybe we can see what path to take.
We can solve the problem.
Getting blamed for a problem we didn't create doesn't prevent us from solving it.
Let go of the blame, wherever it came from.
-- doug smith
Action Step:
The next time you catch yourself blaming anyone for anything, just let go of the blame.
As a recovering perfectionist, I've tried to make peace with temporary solutions. I do still want everything to be perfect (and to STAY that way) while also learning that even my best ideas are transitional at best. Things will change. I will change. You will change. Our ideas and solutions will also need to change.
If we can stop thinking that solutions are final our problems won't seem so troubling.
Because whatever we don't solve NOW can still be solved later.
Add a little kaizen to your solution and let it breathe.
What do you think?
-- doug smith
Action Step:
In your next action plan, consider adding a step for continuous improvement.
