<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">How to become a person who solves problem - </strong><span><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Choosing to face troubles and problems</strong></span><br></p><p>In this article you will learn the following</p><p>-<b data-redactor-tag="b">10+ Major Reasons which stops us from becoming a trouble-shooter and problem-solver</b></p><p>-<b data-redactor-tag="b"> People [and professionals] WHO WORK SILENTLY </b>& who face troubles & problems of the world head-on<b data-redactor-tag="b"> -when the world is facing disasters </b></p><p>-<b data-redactor-tag="b">39 Steps and ways to become a world-class trouble-shooter and problem-solver </b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b"></b> <b data-redactor-tag="b">Do you run towards problems to solve or run-away</b> <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">from troubles, difficulties, obstacles and problems.</strong> </p><p>When <b data-redactor-tag="b">you help solve the problems and troubles of the world and help in mitigate the crisis</b> - this not only makes you a real-life hero but also makes you part of a segment which is the elitist among the elite.</p><p>Besides these - <b data-redactor-tag="b">there are numerous personal, professional, psychological and emotional benefits and advantages that you can enjoy</b>.</p><p>All over the world - <b data-redactor-tag="b">the people who can find solutions - are revered and preferred for recruitment, increment, promotion and get faster growth opportunities</b>.</p><p>If you can <b data-redactor-tag="b">convert your methods into business-economic-financial opportunities - you can also generate wealth of unparalleled proportions</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">You and I both know the importance of being self-reliant problem-solver and a leader</b>.</p><p>Therefore <b data-redactor-tag="b">becoming a person -who trouble-shoots and solves problems - own as well as for others - should be a normal action for each one of us.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">But does this happens - at least not for the average person - this only happens with those absolute-minority - who have a ferocious passion.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">9 major Reasons why we don't - train ourselves to be a trouble-shooter and problem-solver</b>.</p> <ul><li>1.One of the reason is - to become a problem-solver you have <b data-redactor-tag="b">to be open to failing and failing miserably besides taking full accountability for all your actions and decisions</b> - this is downright painful and unpleasant</li> <li>2.Second one can be - that - <b data-redactor-tag="b">because most of us are convinced that perfect-planning is essential to problem-solving</b> - which cannot be more farther than the truth</li> <li>3.And because of this erroneous-belief - <b data-redactor-tag="b">we spend hell of a lot of time -</b> in gathering information - debating - brainstorming - exploring-options and fine-tuning our strategies <b data-redactor-tag="b">a point too much</b>.</li> <li>4.Therefore you may find <b data-redactor-tag="b">that instead of taking-decision and acting - the process of decision-making becomes the focus</b>.</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">5.</b>As a result - <b data-redactor-tag="b">nothing much gets done - and because of this we might even lose motivation to take action</b> - which is actually <b data-redactor-tag="b">the most essential part of the problem-solving process.</b></li> <li>6.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Because - the more actions you take towards your end-objective</b>s [irrespective of the outcome] - <b data-redactor-tag="b">the more your plans get refined through the process of elimination</b>.</li> <li>7.<b data-redactor-tag="b">It is impossible to know the dynamics of results -therefore any action becomes better than no action</b></li> <li>8.What really adds-value - your taking actions after improvising </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">9.</b>When you take-actions <b data-redactor-tag="b">and pivot after correcting the course in case the initial assumptions and chosen solutions don't work - you become a very seasoned problem-solver</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">10. </b>This is how a perfect plan gets-shaped - <b data-redactor-tag="b">of-course this would become obvious in hindsight only</b></li> <li>11. When we take the next step - <b data-redactor-tag="b">only then we would be able to see the next action-step</b> through the maze of confusion and ambiguousness that the type of global environment offers especially post Corona</li> <li>12. In <b data-redactor-tag="b">the most of the outstanding and awe-inspiring outcomes</b> -the path evolves from doing.</li></ul> <p><b data-redactor-tag="b">People [and professionals] WHO WORK SILENTLY </b>& who face troubles & problems of the world head-on<b data-redactor-tag="b"> -when the world is facing disasters - or when everyone is in festive-mood</b></p> <ul><li><b data-redactor-tag="b">1.</b>There are profession and people - who have to run towards trouble and problems - and face catastrophes - <b data-redactor-tag="b">head-on - They are police, medical-professionals, firefighters and defense-forces.</b></li> <li>2.Then there are people in - <b data-redactor-tag="b">transport travel, delivery, supply-chain, hotels-restaurants, the people who clean and manage trash in the cities as well as the house-helps AND the repair-people</b> - who are silent but most necessary element of the wheels of life</li> <li>3.People <b data-redactor-tag="b">working in the manufacturing of essential-items as well as services of extreme importance</b> like electricity generation and supply along with ensuring supply of water as well as swage and waste-treatment</li> <li>4.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Rest of the people - normally - generally turn-away and move farthest from the problems - unless it concerns them personally</b>.</li></ul> <p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Problem categories</b></p> <ul><li><b data-redactor-tag="b">1.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">The problem that has already been defined and solved </b></li> <li>i.The problem that has been solved by many people - using different methods.</li> <li>ii.You will have standard operating procedures as well as implementable best practices</li> <li>iii.In this types of problems - relationship - what and why this types of problem happens and can be solved is clear and the solutions are available </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">2.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">The tricky problem - where neither the problem nor the solution is known to you </b></li> <li>i.With hit and trial method using your knowledge of the 1st type of problem you may be able to identify the cause and thereby the solution</li> <li>ii.You can also use the global-expertise through crowd-sourcing.</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">3.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">The complex-complicated-opaque problem - which can be figured out only - after it has happened - The crisis - in this scenario - which the most-urgent and most critical - you need to act fast as Delaying taking action will only worsen the problem</b></li> <li>i.In this type of situations you - take action because you must - and then see how that works - so you have to keep taking actions to see what happens before you act again.</li> <li>ii.In this type of problems - neither answers nor the forces are clear and obvious.</li> <li>iii.Like the corona covid19 - right from the disease itself - to the new businesses those got evolved</li> <li>iv.Try something and then see what happens -Take the results of that and keep on modifying and tweaking as you move forward by trying out a series of small experiments - to find a solution to a complex problem.</li></ul> <p>Twitch is an American video live streaming service that focuses on video game live streaming -<b data-redactor-tag="b">so that other people can watch you do it - this is a product which people could only appreciate in retrospect</b> - but it is a huge success story. </p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">39 Steps and ways to become a world-class trouble-shooter and problem-solver - not given in an order</b></p><p>Please also read my 20+ blogs on different aspect of problem solving in both of my websites - along with 900+ do it articles on every day issues</p> <ul><li>1.Ascertain if THERE A PROBLEM </li> <li>2.Identify <b data-redactor-tag="b">if what you think is the problem is THE REAL PROBLEM</b></li> <li>3.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Realize and accept that there indeed a problem exits- which is present in your life right now </b>- instead of avoiding, ignoring or delaying dealing with difficult issues </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">5.</b>Get into the habit of recognizing problems early on - <b data-redactor-tag="b">as A small problem can become a big problem - if we ignore them </b></li> <li>6.Problems <b data-redactor-tag="b">seems more difficult when the strategies that you have tried</b> don't work </li> <li>4.Make a list of all the issues which is making you anxious, fearful and tense</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">5.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Create distinction between the emotions that you are feeling and what is causing these emotions - identifying the cause will help you identify the right problem</b></li> <li>6.Identify the reasons which are triggering these feelings in you - why a situation is making you feel nervous, frustrated, anger or hopeless</li> <li>7.Pin-point the problem as objectively as you can</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">8.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Break problems into smaller parts - DEFINE the main elements of the problem </b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">9.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Create the worst-case scenarios - and the impact of everything going wrong</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">10. </b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Do a risk and threat-assessment - take help of others to get a balanced perspective</b></li> <li>11. Create a benefit-list - which advantage and opportunity you will get - if you solve this problem</li> <li>12. Define THE PROBLEM in SMART form - using the facts</li> <li>13. Identify the outcome that you would like to have - once the problem has been resolved</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">14. </b>Identify what obstacles and challenges are <b data-redactor-tag="b">making it difficult for you to solve this problem</b></li> <li>15. Identify and challenge your all assumptions - which could be part of wrong mindset</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">16. </b>Create a mindset of collaging all types of solutions - <b data-redactor-tag="b">especially gathering non-conventional and un-orthodox solutions</b></li> <li>17. Focus on the <b data-redactor-tag="b">Solution and stop overthinking about the Problem</b> </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">18. </b>Simplify Things - <b data-redactor-tag="b">as all solutions to be implementable has to actioned at grass-root levels with basics</b></li> <li>19. Devise lots of solutions - <b data-redactor-tag="b">understand that you are only collecting as many options as you can - you are not choosing a solution yet</b> - so don't judge them</li> <li>20. <b data-redactor-tag="b">Time-being look beyond the old conventional solutions</b> - please realize that that the 1st idea may not always be the best solution</li> <li>21. Take the time to come up with new possibilities</li> <li>22. <b data-redactor-tag="b">Use MECE concept in identifying and exploring multiple solutions and possibilities</b> -ensure that your each solutions are different from each other [MECE means mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive]</li> <li>23. <b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that your focus and priority is to find the best [combination] solution - and NOT the perfect solution</b> - because if there were any perfect solutions - you would already know it</li> <li>24. Understand <b data-redactor-tag="b">that same problem for different people will mean different solutions</b> - because of the difference in everyone's situation, background and personalities</li> <li>25. Please also accept the fact <b data-redactor-tag="b">that not solving your pressing problems would lead to more anxiety and other serious negative consequences</b> - therefore solving problem irrespective of how it is making you feel trumps</li> <li>26. Ask for help - Crowd source your problem </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">27. </b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Analyze the solution - by asking </b></li> <li>I.How this solution will help you overcome your problem and reach your goals </li> <li>II.PLUSWhat are the costs and benefits implications of this solution to yourself and others both short as well as in the long-term </li> <li>III.And what will you do if your solution does not work</li> <li>28. Acknowledge the problem - see whether you think there is any problem[ check if others too agree that you have a problem] - are you in denial </li> <li>29. Put things into right perspective - this problem may not the be end of the world for you - few things can't be changed - so you need to accept and live with it and </li> <li>30. Acquire more domain-knowledge of your field </li> <li>31. Seek out opportunities to solve new and unknown and difficult problems - put yourself into uncertain situations </li> <li>32. Practice solving problems till they become part of your nature</li> <li>33. Find people who solved the types of problem you are facing - Observe how others solve problems </li> <li>34. Stay busy and engaged doing meaningful work and activities You can use the following - to solve yours as well as other's problem</li> <li>35. The idea is to make you solve problems every day - <b data-redactor-tag="b">of different type and variety - where you are yourself involved and ALSO WHERE YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFULLY as you are not involvedin the problems directly</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">36. </b>Even if something does not concern you - <b data-redactor-tag="b">try to solve the problem - as if you are the process-owner</b></li> <li>37. Identify the emerging changes - and gear-up to face these</li> <li>38. Develop skills to keep yourself change-proof</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">39. </b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Do these 9 Activities to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills</b></li> <li>i.Learn Dancing and dance new ways</li> <li>ii.Learn to cook and experiment </li> <li>iii.Stimulate your brain with jumbled-word, puzzles, chess, Sudoku etc.</li> <li>iv.Learn to play musical instruments</li> <li>v.Exercise - do yoga - breath deeper </li> <li>vi.Create and maintain your creative Idea diary - note-down all the solutions and ideas that occur to you</li> <li>vii.Use mind-maps, doddle, fish-bone diagram</li> <li>viii.Play Soccer or any others intense energy team games</li> <li>ix.Learn the art of Storyboarding - Storyboarding is the process of presenting an idea in a step-by-step graphic format</li></ul><div><br></div><div><a href="#whybecomeaproblemsolver, #howtolearntosolvebigproblems, #becomeaworldclassproblemsolver, #whatpreventsusfromsolvingproblems, #peoplewhosilentlyfaceourproblems, #learntotroubleshootproblems, #majorcategoriesofproblemsyoumayface, #doyourunawayfromproblems, #doyouruntowardsproblemstosolve" title="" class="">#whybecomeaproblemsolver, #howtolearntosolvebigproblems, #becomeaworldclassproblemsolver, #whatpreventsusfromsolvingproblems, #peoplewhosilentlyfaceourproblems, #learntotroubleshootproblems, #majorcategoriesofproblemsyoumayface, #doyourunawayfromproblems, #doyouruntowardsproblemstosolve</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span><br></div>