Key insights

• 🙏 Gratitude for speaking at TEDx DSC
• 💡 Significance of the phrase 'figured it out'
• 👦👧 Running an organization for the youth
• 🔍 Sharing how to effectively solve problems
• 👨‍👦 Inherited problem-solving approach from father
• 🏭 Story about the dad's handling of a factory crisis
• ⚙️ Emphasis on efficient problem-solving
• 📉 Understanding the declaration and consequence of a problem
• 💪 Efficient vs inefficient problem solvers
• 🔄 Problem-solving cycle: identification, analysis, generating solutions, planning, implementation
• 😎 Efficient problem solvers stay cool and focused throughout the cycle, especially during problem identification and analysis
• 🔧 Hacks for developing an efficient problem-solving attitude ('figure it out 101')
• 🔍 Perspective shapes our approach to problems
• 🎯 Focusing on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems
• 🖼️ Visualizing the outcome and how it would feel if the problem was solved
• 🔄 Shifting focus from worst-case scenarios to fixing the issue
• 🌟 Importance of the power of visualization
• 🧠 Wiring oneself to focus on finding solutions when faced with adversity
• 🌱 Looking at problems as opportunities for growth
• 🤝 Seeking help and reaching out to others who have overcome similar challenges
• 🤗 Offering reassurance and positivity to others facing problems
• 😊 Staying positive and focusing on finding solutions
• 👀 Acknowledge the existence of the problem without getting bogged down by negativity
• 🔄 Not all problems have pinpoint solutions, but they can be managed effectively
• 💭 'Figure it out' is a state of mind to aspire to

Q&A

• How does the 'figure it out' mindset contribute to dealing with problems effectively?

  Embracing the 'figure it out' mindset enables individuals to acknowledge the existence of problems without succumbing to negativity, shifting focus from the problem being unwelcome to one that needs to be overcome. It fosters a state of mind that focuses on finding effective solutions for managing challenges.

• What is the approach to problems and challenges recommended by the speaker?

  The speaker encourages individuals to view problems as opportunities for growth, seek help, offer reassurance, and maintain a positive outlook while focusing on finding solutions. Embracing this approach can lead to effective problem-solving and positive outcomes.

• How does the speaker emphasize the importance of perspective in problem-solving?

  The speaker stresses the significance of perspective in problem-solving, urging individuals to focus on finding solutions, visualize positive outcomes, and shift their focus from dwelling on problems to fixing them. This involves wiring oneself to focus on finding solutions when faced with adversity.

• What are the characteristics of an efficient problem solver discussed in the TEDx talk?

  Efficient problem solvers stay composed and focused throughout the problem-solving cycle, especially during problem identification and analysis. They can develop an efficient problem-solving attitude through strategies mentioned as 'figure it out 101.'

• How does the speaker's father influence their approach to problem-solving?

  The speaker inherited their problem-solving approach from their father, who demonstrated the importance of efficient problem-solving through a story about handling a crisis at his factory, highlighting the need to understand the declaration and consequence of a problem.

• What is the significance of the phrase 'figured it out' discussed in the TEDx talk?

  The speaker emphasizes how the phrase 'figured it out' has guided their life, shaping their problem-solving approach, and mindset, leading to effective solutions and positive outcomes.

• 00:09 The speaker feels honored to be speaking at TEDx. They talk about the phrase 'figured it out' and how it has guided their life. They run an organization for the youth and want to share how to solve problems effectively.
• 02:28 The speaker discusses the influence of his father on his problem-solving approach and shares a story about how his dad handled a crisis at his factory, emphasizing the importance of efficient problem-solving and the need to understand the declaration and consequence of a problem.
• 04:57 Efficient problem solvers stay cool and focused throughout the problem-solving cycle, unlike inefficient problem solvers who get stressed and overwhelmed, There are hacks to develop an efficient problem-solving attitude called 'figure it out 101'
• 07:30 Perspective is everything; problems are solutions waiting to be found. Visualize the outcome and focus on fixing the problem, not the consequence.
• 10:04 Looking at problems as opportunities, seeking help is important and offering reassurance can make a difference. Focus on finding solutions and staying positive.
• 12:23 Embracing the 'figure it out' mindset can help in dealing with problems effectively, acknowledging their existence and focusing on finding solutions instead of dwelling on negativity.