Creative Problem-Solving

There are only so many ways you can solve a problem when you are unwilling to consider unorthodox solutions. You limit yourself and your opportunities by doing so.

When you allow for any and every possible solution, you may in fact end up coming up with more creative ways to solve problems.

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