Problems are unavoidable. They are a part of life and a part of business. Each and every one of us will have problems to deal with. How do you solve your problems? Where do you look for solutions?
Most people in agriculture today seem to be programmed to spend an inordinate amount of money on chemical, technical, and mechanical solutions that are almost always temporary at best. They often overlook the less complicated solutions previous generations were forced to employ.
Over the years, I have noticed the best problem solvers take an opposite approach. When confronted with a problem, they will first look for a no-cost solution. They don’t want to spend any money to solve the problem. If they are unable to find a no-cost solution, they will look for a low-cost solution. If they are unable to find a low-cost solution, they will go back and see if it is really a problem after all.
I finally realized many of my perceived problems were opportunities in disguise – and some of those turned out to be HUGE opportunities! Before you spend any money to solve a problem, back up a few steps and make sure you are not overlooking an opportunity that no one else has been able to see. That’s what separates the winners from the average players!
Quote Worth Re-Quoting
“Effective people are not problem-minded; they’re opportunity-minded.” ~ Stephen Covey
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