Learn to Be a Great Problem Solver

This is an excerpt from The Top 10 Lessons to Thrive and Succeed - a Free Guidebook from the Misfit Entrepreneur.  You can get it at   http://www.misfitentrepreneur.com/lessons.html

​High performing Misfit Entrepreneurs are great problem solvers.  They also have figured out that the bigger the problems that they can solve, the bigger their business and success can grow.  They seek out bigger challenges. 
 
The take calculated, what I call asymmetric risks.  Meaning that the risk they take have some downside, but very little compared to the massive payoff they will get in succeeding in taking the risk.  Solving big problems requires taking risks and sometimes a leap of faith.
 
How about you?  What problem or problems can you or should you be solving?  Are there any problems that you have thought about and are passionate about solving?  How can you go about doing so taking an asymmetric risk?
 
You will have to grow yourself to handle larger problems and that is why our earlier lessons on understanding how to condition yourself and live from your choice along with personal development and who you surround yourself with are so important – they help you continue to raise your game and your ability to take on larger challenges. 
 
Think of it this way.  If your mind is currently set to handle a level 4 problem and you get a level 7 problem – well, you’ve got a problem.  But, if you have grown yourself to be able to handle level 10 problems and you get a level 7, it’s no big deal.

Make it part of your growth routine and goals to become a great problem solver and learn to love them.  It will help you tremendously on your own journey.
 
Misfit 3 for this Lesson:  Get Excited About Problems!

1. Make the commitment to see problems as opportunity.
2. Are you already a problem solver?  If so, what is the big problem you should be solving right now?  If you are not fond of problems or shy away from them, how can you change your conditioning to so you embrace solving?
3. Starting this week, seek out a problem to solve and go to work.