“We only think when we are confronted with problems”
— John Dewey
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People tend to think more deeply and creatively when they face challenges. For example, if your car breaks down, you have to figure out how to get it fixed or find another way to get where you need to go. This situation forces you to think of solutions you might not have considered before. Similarly, in history, when scientists encountered the problem of diseases, they came up with new medicines and treatments. When you run into a problem at work, such as a project not going as planned, you brainstorm new strategies and ideas to fix it. This quote reminds us that problems push us to use our brains more actively and come up with new ideas and solutions.
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Challenges Critical thinking Growth mindset Introspection Problem-solving Problems Reflection Self-awareness Thinking
