In order to determine whether an individual initiated a particular action or whether the action was predestined you must study its root or cause. Here, the governing laws of cause and effect comes into play when searching for grounds of influence. In studying cause you will find that there are basically two types of causes those that represent natural or physical laws, such as a tree falling to the ground, and those exemplified by people's thought processes. This difference is important because it demonstrates both that no man can control his environment contrary to God's laws, yet he can still use God's laws to maintain a degree of control over his own conditions.



The first type of cause is that of established facts, these would be God's laws or the physical and scientific laws that all objects must obey. It is a known fact that man does not have the ability to walk through a brick wall or breathe water, yet even the seamanly impossible may be taken into consideration when evaluating a series of causes leading to an specific action.

The second type of cause is more obscure and is difficult to define. It consist of perceptions given to proven patterns, past experiences and observations of men, but more importantly it is the manner in which men use God's laws. Sometimes man is able to bend God's laws to fit his own criteria. This type of cause is derived at differently in everyone, and it cannot be measured, predicted, or understood as well as the other type. In fact it is often unable to be seen at all, but it must exist simply by the fact that the entire world or even the simple workings of one man's brain cannot explain all that is.

The Power of Problem Solving.

What is problem Solving and why should you be concerned?

Everyone encounters problems each day of their lives. Some are small and not important and others alter the life experience. Life is a sequence of problems waiting to be solved. People have the right of choice in deciding the direction they will take pertaining to each problem. What one person may see as simple choice, could be seen as a unsurmountable problem to another person. It's only when you perceive it as a problem that it becomes one.

Sometimes when a problem occurs a person must develop a plan of resolve before proceeding with other duties. When everything is in agreement there is balance, contrary to unbalance when a problem has occurred. As the individual seeks an agreeable solution, he/she must assess different avenues until a solution can be found. He/she must go to the root of the problem and work outward in order to identify it. After a problem is identified, it may be attacked with confidence of resolve.

In business as in personal life, problems can and do arise on a continues bases. A person must be willing to put aside any personal interest and differences in the interest of seeking a viable solution. The challenge of entering into a business transaction is a motivating force for presenting viable solutions to any questions which may arise. It is best to take a position of performance rather than examination. The idea of examining each step is best integrated into performance. While the gap between them is not very wide it can be bridged easily. It's just a matter of finding common ground between participants and proceeding in everyones best interest. While all problems contain their own solution it is up to the parties involved to identify and implement.

Do not take a can't do position and always remember, everything and anything has a solution.

Problem solving does not containing itself entirely in things of physical or material. Problem solving can also be a challenge when two or more people come into conflict with other. In order to deal with conflict and resolve, you should be familiar with the process of negotiation and be able to use a positive planned approach to overcome conflicting interests of any given issue. Rather it be domestic or on the job, confect will arise at some time or another. You must be able to recognize the situation as a problem and be ready to offer a beneficial solution. If the problem becomes hard or impossible to solve, it is best to step back and review your strategy then offer a tender resolution. Amongst people, problem solving is no more than finding an answer that benefits everyone.

If a problem arises between two or more factions, negotiation tactics may be in order. This happens when two or more parties are in conflict over a particular issue and begin to seek an alternative resolution. The given solution must bridge the differences between the conflicting parties.

You must listen to the other party and seek the underlaying cause of the conflict. Many times the ongoing discussion has not been about the real issue at all. One person may say they won't accept a specific thing that is not the center of the issue. To get past the trivial issue simply remove it, or replace it with something of greater value.

Most disagreements occur from a misunderstanding or when there is a difference of opinion or prospective. If a lack of apprehension arises do not try to force the other party into your view. Assist him/her to understand your perspective. Be calm and lead the person through agreeable questions until all concerned is in agreement.

Example; I can see John, that I have not fully explained the workings of the T944 extrapolater. I can assure you, this machine will double your output in less than six months. You have expressed that you are interested in increased production, correct? (wait for answer) John here is your chance to have it over your computation and break all production output records, we can deliver the T944 on Thursday or Friday, which would be best for you? Always address the problem give a solution and ask a closing question. This example could also be modified for other situations.

Problem solving is an art and you are the artist. It's up to you to draw a good enough picture where others can understand your point of view. Practice paying close attention to your counterpart and use their conversation to gain the upper hand. When approaching a mechanical or business problem, go to the root and work outward. You will find it's not as difficult as it may seem.

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