Problems vs. Situations

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Problems have solutions. Situations are simply things we need to live with, Seth Godin writes. 

He goes on to say:

“Once we realize that a problem we have isn’t a problem at all, but actually a situation, it’s easier to do our best to move on and thrive. Focusing on a situation is usually a source of stress, not a way forward.”

I disagree.

There may be problems where there are no available solutions; it doesn’t mean there aren’t. 

A mediocre person says: “I’ll do my best.”

A great person says: “I don’t believe in no-win scenarios.” 

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Since I started writing in 2019, I've written personal insights about supply chains, operations management, & industrial engineering. I have also delved in topics that cover how we deal with people, property, and service providers. My mission is to boost productivity via the problem-solving process, i.e., asking questions, developing criteria, exploring ideas. If you like what I write or disagree with what I say, feel free to like, dislike, comment, or if you have a lengthy discourse, email me at ellery_l@yahoo.com ; I'm also on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ellery-samuel-lim-40b528b

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