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Ali Ilman

Having a positive mindset when solving a task can increase your chances of solving it. I find that if I tell myself I can solve a task, often times, I end up doing so. And when I am not too positive, I find that I take longer to get the task done.

This is important! 🤓 It’s easy to drown yourself in feeling you’re a failure when you’re stuck on a, let’s say, 5-point card for 2 weeks (!). I was in that boat and I felt I chose the wrong career when all I needed to do was to think outside of the box and use a different package for the problem in hand.

Another thing I find important is always to keep an open mind. Not just to suggestions, but to your approach towards a solution.

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Wilfred

Very true. Keeping an open mind when solving a problem is a great trip! Glad to hear you solved it 🙌