Sunday, September 13, 2009

Troubleshooting 101

When dealing with difficult situations, we often try to "think differently".

Well, "thinking differently" might allow us to see the situation in a new light, thereby directing us to the manner in which the situation can be changed.

But really, the situation can only be changed by doing something. Until one actually does something, thinking differently can only alter the character of the situation in our mind. It cannot alter the situation itself.

A change in perception or thinking does not directly change situations, but a change in what we do does.