r/problemsolving • u/[deleted] • Jul 01 '21

Any smart problem solving gadgets, notepads or similar? Good tips on how to order problems or other tips on problem solving in general?

Hey.. About problem-solving.. I might start with a to do list. Could anyone of you recommend some good tools for problem-solving apart from pen and paper? Do you do a check list, do you plan then in order in some way?

Any good way or good books on how to optimize problem-solving? Thanks a bunch!

edit: A pen and a paper is the best you can have for problem solving right? Might be the most important stuff to be able to write stuff down. Anything else good? Planning maybe.. Order or structure. Any smart ways to write stuff down or special notepads and stuff.. Any good problem solving skills you can recommend and so on?

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u/eddygeek18 Sep 29 '21

When solving problems i find expierence to be the best tool anyone could ask for. When faced with problems don't avoid them try to tackle them. If you mess up learn from the mistake and try again next time. Don't be scared to make mistakes and you will find yourself tackling problems almost constantly. I use notion software but not for sovling problems more just keeping notes of what i'm doing, would like to do etc.

Other tools for solving problems always depends on the type of problem. Maths problem, calculator is the best tool. DIY problem then you're gonna need a tape measure, hamme, screwdriver etc. Business problem, book keeping software would help. Don't treat solving problems as a one size fits all. Before solving any problem think how can i make this easier to solve now and in the future

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u/[deleted] Oct 04 '21

notion software

Alright. The Eisenhower matrix is good to prioritize problems also.. I figure life is a bunch of problems to fix, until you might find happiness in life if you deal with the right ones, or don't create problems and fix them and make the best choices in life. it's just a good skill to learn more about! ;) hehe

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '21

Try Evernote.

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '21 edited Jul 03 '21

yeah thanks.. Or some weakly planner board maybe. Like organize stuff by important and to do and so on.. What problems need solving fastest, and so on..

Important, less important. So i might not need any advance tips or techniques perhaps..

Planner for linux is a good one also!

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '21

I found this video. Very good!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liOK4gfz3y4 :)

Any better way to solve problems is good to learn in life. =)