- Change your language about the problem from negative to positive
- Define the situation or problem clearly
- Use critical thinking to approach the problem from several different directions
- Clearly define the ideal solution to the problem
- Pick the best solution to solve your challenge
- Prepare for the worst possible outcome and how to overcome it
- Measure your progress
- Take complete responsibility for your decision
- Set a deadline for when things should be solved
- Take action and solve your problem
* Source: Brian Tracy – The 10 Step Process to Solve Any Problem