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When was the last time you spent excessive time and money solving a problem only to discover the problem you thought you had wasn't really the problem at all?


Recognizing the real problem is crucial to any problem-solving venture. John Dewey said Taven Bryan Camo Jersey , "A problem is half solved if it is properly stated." Below are two simple tools that can help you figure out the real problem behind the problem. One tool, ask "Why" questions and a second tool, "change the Action Verb."


Ask Why?


Simply ask the question, Why? A man bought a pair of tan suede leather shoes. About a week after he bought the shoes Jalen Ramsey Camo Jersey , he was in the grocery store reaching to a top shelf for a container of cooking oil. Unfortunately, the screw-top of the oil bottle was loose and when tipped a big, fat drop of oil fell right on the suede of the man's shoes. There, smack in the middle of the tan suede was a dark circle of oil about the size of a quarter. The man was beside himself because his new shoes were ruined. Before he tossed the pair Telvin Smith Camo Jersey , however, he would try to remove the stain. He tried dishwashing and dishwasher soap, bath soap, laundry detergent Nick Foles Camo Jersey , baking soda as well as various blends. The stain would not budge. The question, "Why do you want the stain out?" was asked. Ah, suddenly there were new possibilities. The reality was that the stain itself was not a problem. The fact that the shoes were not a consistent color was the problem. "How to make the shoes a consistent color" deserved attention. Quickly, there was an idea to put oil on the rest of the suede so the shoes would be one consistent color. Oil made especially for shoes was purchased and applied. It worked! The shoes were a little darker than previous but all one consistent color. The real problem was solved with minimal cost and minimal effort. The suede shoes are a good example of how considering why a "problem" exists may lead to an underlying issue and Gardner Minshew II Rush Jersey , in turn, shine a new light on additional opportunities for solutions.


Change the verb


When considering problem solutions try changing the action verb. Changing the verb may open the statement up to a broader interpretation, resulting in a greater array of solutions. For example, I woke one recent morning and found my way to the kitchen in search of my usual fried egg white omelet. Every morning of a good day I have a fried egg white omelet. I cracked the eggs Ryquell Armstead Rush Jersey , separated out the yolks, and put the whites in a pan. The pan went to the gas stove top. I turned the knob but was bewildered by the fact that no fire started. Then I saw it, a gas truck was parked in the alley behind my house. I spoke to the driver who informed me that a city worker had penetrated the gas line while digging. It would be hours before the gas could be restored. What was I to do? My fried egg whites were in jeopardy; my "good" day was at stake. I quickly looked around the room to see what other resources were available to fry my egg whites. I thought, "the coffee maker has a heating element." I could put the pan of egg whites on the coffee-maker. Unfortunately Quincy Williams II Rush Jersey , the element did not get hot enough to fry the eggs. I looked around again. I spied a popcorn popper. I could use the bottom of the popper, put the eggs directly on the element and the eggs might fry. Success! The eggs did fry, the consistency was a little unusual and they did taste somewhat corny but they fried!


I was so excited about my creative problem solving skills. When my husband came home that evening I said, "Guess what I did today!" I eagerly told him of my fried egg dilemma and how I tried the coffee maker and the popcorn popper and ultimately was able to eat my fried eggs. He looked at me with a confused expression. Finally he spoke Josh Oliver Rush Jersey , "Why didn't you just use the microwave?"


What happened to my great plan? I was so focused on the idea of "frying" the eggs that I completely overlooked my real purpose which was to "heat" the eggs. If I had changed the action verb from "fry" to "heat" I would have immediately went to the microwave.


Two simple tools, 1) Ask "Why" and 2) Change the Action Verb can save much time and effort when problem solving.


Maybe when on your next problem solving mission you should also wear suede shoes while eating an egg white omelet?.. can't hurt.


Copyright 2005. Toni McNutt. All rights reserved


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There are several ways to squeeze more income out of a given amount of capital invested in a CD. Let me share with you the split annuity concept. Here is an example typical of many people. Mary is 75...


There are several ways to squeeze more income out of a given amount of capital invested in a CD. Let me share with you the split annuity concept.


Here is an example typical of many people. Mary is 75. She is a conservative investor. She has to be because she has a limited amount of capital. On the one hand, she has to play it safe; on the other hand she needs to get as much income out of her assets as she can.


She has a $100 Jawaan Taylor Rush Jersey ,000 5 year CD down at the bank. It is paying 4.87% interest a year. Given her objectives of earning the most she can, not taking any risk of losing the principal and her concern for the fact that prices at the grocery store keep going up, she has at least two problems.


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