Real life problem solving

How to solve a simple looking problem with a twist, domain mapping

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Sun, 18/12/2016 - 14:54

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In a problem that looks simple but somehow wrong and violates the commonly known concepts, power of abstraction may often overcome the apparently unknown and uncertain state and helps to reach the elegant solutions. On the way to the solution, usually a higher level rich concept is created the precise form of which was hidden just around the corner...

Principle of disproportion saved us millions this time

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Wed, 03/08/2016 - 19:28

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All things in nature are in proportions that we accept and have become used to. Mimicking nature we build our things that also follow rough proportional relationships that we are not always explicitly aware. But when such a proportional relationship is violated outright we might feel something is wrong, if we have the principle of disproportion imbued in us.

What to gift?

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Mon, 25/07/2016 - 01:27

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What to gift is a problem that bothered me for long years. On social occasions giving gift has become a businesslike activity. Fully managed procedures, not much of a bother and decision making involved. Sometimes though an occasion arises out of the blue when you won't know what to do...

Principle of disproportion saved the young adventurers

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Tue, 23/02/2016 - 01:27

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We expect all things around us to be in proportion. The room where we sleep should not be too high or too low for maintaining our sleeping comfort. The road we walk on should be of same level all the way. These comfortable ranges are in proportion to our human body size and all normal human movement aspects...

How to select the right medicines in a hurry

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Mon, 15/02/2016 - 00:50

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Principle of persistence says, try once more, don't give up. But would you try the same way next time? Is there any other option? This is Principle of exploration. We always search for more options when in a bind. Some option stays invisible. It is our job to bring it to light and use it...

Solve your problems faster with Change Analysis Technique

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 15:14

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All things change. This is nothing new. But the change itself may be considered an important entity to be used as resource for efficient problem solving in various areas of activity and thought. In particular, Change analysis technique may aid you to solve your problem faster at less cost...

How to help when there is nothing to help with

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Fri, 05/02/2016 - 10:34

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Sometimes walking along a path you hear a commotion behind. You slow down for a brief look over your shoulders, assess the cause of commotion and decide to walk on. There would surely be others who would take care...

Principle of disbelief & verification, an effective principle of problem solving

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Mon, 18/01/2016 - 14:19

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We know so much. About people around us, things that we use, about ourselves, how the world runs, how nature works and so on. We think and act on the basis of this cumulative knowledge and also of course according to a situation and our psychological makeup and preferences...

Problem solving Principle of focus and Principle of defocus

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Wed, 13/01/2016 - 01:36

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It is recognized all around that without intense focus on a single objective you cannot achieve big. In every area of activity and thought intense focus has the potential to create extraordinary results. Focus is everything, or is it? What if your objective is not fulfilled and your world without a back up plan crashes down?...

How to start a new life after heartbreak

Submitted by Atanu Chaudhuri on Tue, 29/12/2015 - 21:03

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Finally, whoever you are, you have been gifted with enormous thinking assets. Only that you may not have learned how to use it fully. This is the opportunity to know your own self, and start a new life. Such an opportunity doesn’t come every day. Pull yourself up, look around, start your journey now with renewed strength and hopes. Some of the till now closed windows in your mind have been forced open by the storm. Look out, go out...

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