Do you believe in problems?

The Dutch art of flip thinking is based on the philosophy that problems only exist in our mindset.

A problem is nothing more than a difference between reality and an idea of how things are supposed to be. Without expectations, reality is just a neutral fact.

If you stop trying to turn reality into what you want it to be, you'll often start seeing whole new opportunities.

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

Some people refer to problems as "challenges" but both are a pain in the butt.

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The art of flip thinking doesn't just change the name though. It changes the perspective.

For example: there was a company that invested a lot in their employees, but noticed that many of them quit and be hired by other companies soon after their training. Instead of forcing people to stay through extra clauses in contracts (fighting to adjust reality to their wishes), they decided to change their business plan. They stopped offering their original services and started marketing themselves as an educator to make the high turnover part of their goal.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Plobey: The one man I remember saying it was a top aid to a senator for many years and still working for him.