Problem Solver

One of the things you have to learn as a problem solver is how do you not take your problems home with you. You’re dealing with problems all day discussing issues all the time. How do you avoid being crushed by that or avoid taking it home. The answer to that is, you don’t steal the problem.

If you have a problem and you come to talk to me, I’ll help you figure out how to solve it, but I will not tell you how to solve it. I won’t steal your problem. What we’re trying to do is A, solve your problem and B, turn you into a great solver of problems. The second one is way more important then the first.

What is the best way to sort out problems you may ask? You break it down into smaller and smaller pieces until it becomes irrelevant to go any smaller. Bring clarity to anything even slightly vague. Make lists, categories, like and dislikes. similarities and differences.

We’re not talking about you living a career for a week. We’re talking about you having a career that lasts 30+ years that doesn’t kill you and doesn’t make you hate yourself or the job. Something that doesn’t make you bitter or frazzles you sick. It’s about taking on a load that is optimally meaningful. It’s like a drug; too much of a good thing all at once is too strong of a high that you’ll likely be chasing and never feel again. Rather ideally, find something that you can unearth a constant and prolonged sense of renewal over the course of your life.

-Busy Brain