Some people perceive life as a never-ending series of problems that need solving. For many of these people, problems can be a source of stress. And then there are the people who refuse to call a problem a problem, because of the negative connotation that the word “problem” seems to have acquired. So problems get renamed “opportunities” or “challenges”.
By whatever name, difficulties often occur because people face barriers that interfere with their problem-solving abilities. By learning to recognize different kinds of problems and the roadblocks to their solution, you can overcome these challenges.
The problem-solving process involves some well-defined steps. This book may not change you into a Harry Houdini or a Sherlock Holmes, but by the end you should feel much more confident about how you deal with problems in your life.