Problem Solving

Some of the most frustrating problems seem impossible to solve while sitting directly in front of them. People stare at screens, repeat the same thoughts, push harder and become increasingly frustrated – yet the answer still refuses to appear. Then something unexpected happens. The solution arrives later: Almost everybody has experienced this at some point….

Some problems refuse to respond to pressure. The harder people force an answer, the more frustrating the situation becomes. Hours of concentration produce nothing useful, yet suddenly — while walking, relaxing or thinking about something completely different — a new idea appears from nowhere. Many creative people experience this repeatedly throughout their lives. But this…