There was a Facebook post that reminisced about a professor who used to start solving every problem with the same dialogue.
- Professor: “What’s the first step to solving any problem?”
- Class: “Don’t panic.”
- Professor: “And why is that?”
- Class: “Because we know more than we think we do.”
While not as rote or repetitious, it’s a conversation that I have with almost every coaching client. They are faced with an issue that seems new to them, but when we break it down they have likely had a similar situation with a different context, in a different job, or at least have faced part of the issue before.
Once you are into adulthood, there is little that is 100% brand new. Even if you venture into a new hobby, skill, or job, you bring the accumulated wisdom of all your previous experiences. As the meme said: “We are all an amalgam of random information that ends up being relevant with surprising frequency.” Don’t discount that knowledge.
So, the next time you are faced with a problem, think about what you do know about it and start from there.
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