4 Golden Rules of Problem Solving

We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them — Albert Einstein

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The ability to solve problems and successfully navigate challenges is one of the few qualities that differentiate star performers from average ones, it also differentiates happy and fulfilled people from others who are anxious and miserable.

Problem-solving is important to success and happiness because it enables us to exert control over our environments, learn unique insights and improve personal performance and quality of our relationships.

Mastering the art of solving problems is not only restricted to work or business settings; it also has its place in everyday life scenarios. We all regularly encounter minor and major challenges in our personal and professional lives that require our attention, these problems could present with the following questions:

1. I don’t think my car is supposed to make that thumping noise, what do I do now?
2. I recently got laid off, how can I find a new job in a pandemic?
3. My business is now growing, how can I keep up with my bills?
4. My proposal deadline got moved up to this afternoon, how can I finish everything on time?
5. My academic performance has been sub-par this semester, how can I…