Solving Complex Problems - Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - 7/12/12

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Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - 7/12/12 - "Solving Complex Problems" When you have a complex problem to solve, how do you go about solving it? Here is some information that might help you. Sometimes, when we have complex or difficult problems to solve, our feelings of being under pressure cause us to push so hard for solutions that we wind up spinning our wheels. We study the problem from every possible angle, collect huge amounts of information, struggle hard and do lots of analysis. Still the answer evades us.

Some of this is because it's hard for us to tolerate feeling confused for very long. We want certainty, and we want clear answers. However, sometimes it's better not to push it. Dr. Carruthers, one-time head of theoretical physics at Los Alamos National Laboratory, said that our unconscious is an important factor in solving complex problems. This means that while you certainly need to collect all the information you can, and sometimes literally immerse yourself in the problem, at some point it's important to back off and leave it, trusting that creative, productive mental work will continue even if you're not aware of it. Peak performers of all kinds demonstrate this and researchers confirm it: analysis and intuition are partners in creative work. People who won't relax their dependence on concrete, countable information often just can't see possibilities that don't fit into what they already know. But, if you're willing to

let go for a while and let your creative subconscious have a turn, you may be surprised and pleased at the results. The Pacific Institutewww.thepacificinstitute.com To view past Winner's Circle messages, or make changes to your subscription, or unsubscribe, go to web site http://mailman.wolfe.net/mailman/listinfo/wcn For any problems, please email rschau@... The Pacific Institute, Inc. copyrights 1997-2012. All rights reserved.Winner's Circle Network® (WCN) is a registered trademark of The Pacific Institute®. Code 071212_______________________________________________Wcn mailing listWcn@...http://mailman.wolfe.net/mailman/listinfo/wcn