Wk 2 - Reading Ch. 1-4

The book “The Art of Possibility” the authors Zander and Zander state “The frames our minds create define-and confine-what we perceive to be possible. Every problem, every dilemma, every dead end we find ourselves in life, only appears unsolvable inside a particular frame or point of view. Enlarge the box, or create another frame around the data, and problems vanish, while new opportunities appear”. My interpretation of this is when one has a problem; we tend to not have a solution to it. We feel overwhelmed and confused as the problem arises. It takes time to find a solution to the problem. Once we can think outside the problem then we can move on to find the solution or another path to move on. I believe the statement has a lot of meaning because it happens to everyone. Problems arise and sometimes it is difficult to find the solution. It depends on the individual mind to be able to enlarge the box for the problem to disappear. The book also states how the possibilities are part of the outside box. When you acknowledge your thoughts from inside your box. Then you will be able to see the possibilities beyond the box. This process is part of the survival stage in once life. When your possibilities have opened up then you can solve problems or pursue your goals. I believe I give my self an “A” because I am pleased with my goals and myself. When giving an ”A” to someone it’s because we don’t judge them because of who they are or for any human error. Sometimes we don’t give an “A” to people because we judge them for whatever reason. Everyone is human and the grade should not matter. You are your own character and you need to take care of yourself inside and outside the box. To discuss contribution, I would have to say it means how can I help someone today or what can I do to better this day? No matter if there is a problem or not and how small or big is the problem, but how am I going to think outside of the box and find the possibilities of to make a difference.

Zander, R. S., & Zander, B. (2000). The art of possibility. Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School Press.