#problem-solving

#problem-solving

Have you ever had a facepalm moment when you're troubleshooting a problem, and suddenly a cause or solution you'd overlooked becomes obvious? You sheepishly realize you'd wasted time going down the wrong track. This happened to me recently. I was working on a coding project, and a small error was driving me batty. I kept asking an AI chatbot to fix my code, but none of the fixes solved it.

Jake and Alma had yet another argument about money-budgets, who was spending what-but, like the others, it led to nowhere productive. But for other couples, it might not be about money but sex, or children's bedtimes. What they all have in common is that problems are not being resolved. This, unfortunately, is a common problem and pattern that, over time, can erode the relationship. These unsolved problems act as landmines that everyone learns to walk around, but which create an atmosphere of ongoing tension.

Finance Intern Having little to no experience in finance can make it a challenge for a job seeker to write a finance resume.

Inspiration: The back of my parents kitchen cupboard It's a personal preference. Whatever works for you, and that's totally cool. But what if there was another way?

Being too rigid or stubborn can sometimes get in the way of people doing what's in their own best interests. These individuals can use 'trust but verify' systems for adopting advice without losing autonomy.

GPT-5 introduces a more customisable interface that allows users to choose colours and even the bot's personality, including presets like 'Cynic', 'Nerd' and 'Listener'.

Designers have always been problem-solvers. But until recently, we were often boxed into solving parts of problems - the visuals, the flow, the usability.

Business owners often face challenges when growth stagnates, leading to frustration as traditional strategies fail. Reframing questions can unlock new pathways for growth.

The best games are easy to learn and difficult to master. Games exploit this evolved tendency; they appeal to the ancient circuitry in us that strives to figure things out.

AI not only makes my life easier in some ways - it also helps my kids prepare for the world they're entering. AI is inevitable.

Depression may serve evolved functions, such as signaling defeat or promoting problem-solving. It may be a result of trade-offs in human evolution or a mismatch with the modern environment.

EEG signals of sleep are associated with improved performance on cognitive tasks, as evidenced by various historical figures experiencing insights after naps.

Sales is about solving problems rather than pushing products. Start with discovery by asking open-ended questions to uncover client pain points, listening more than talking.

Prepare your child for the road, not the road for your child.

First principles thinking is literally just breaking down complicated problems into their basic, underlying facts and rebuilding solutions afresh from scratch. Instead of analogizing solutions from one's own background (or worse, copying competitors), this process forces you to question assumptions, drill down, and generate true innovation.

Perseverance is the difference between success and defeat. To persevere is to remain constant in a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles and discouragement.

Overthinkers are constantly evaluating how they can improve themselves. They naturally focus on personal growth and self-betterment. Growth isn't an occasional effort - it's their default mindset.

Software architecture is critical across sectors, from finance to healthcare, in crafting systems that genuinely solve problems rather than just creating technology for its own sake.

Developed by Ned Herrmann, the HBDI categorizes cognitive preferences into four quadrants, emphasizing diverse learning through engaging multiple brain dominance areas.

The perception of our current circumstances often leads us to utilize old solutions that are inadequate for addressing contemporary problems, neglecting innovative perspectives and approaches.

Memory can be a resource for solving problems, but it can backfire if it prompts reliance on outdated or incorrect solutions in current situations.

In the first puzzle, the number that equals the average of its digits, which allows for trailing zeros, is noted as 4.5, with four-digit solutions like 1.500 and 2.250.