Course 3: PL 102 - Problems (Discussion 4)

@GlenM

What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

Aunt Maggie and the different ways people deal with her. I think I saw myself as the last person, the one that sits with Aunt Maggie and gets to know her, makes some tea and cookies, sits and listens to her and grows by soaking up the knowledge. I have to get to know problems inside and out and really unpack them so I can understand how to deal with them in the future if I come across them and also so I can teach others how to avoid them or deal with them in a better way.

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

1) PERCEPTION - how we look at life and it's inherent problems. There is always a different view, Changing perception can really help to change our thoughts.

2) ACTION - What we can do. What we can't do and also what we feel we can do.

3) WILL - The mind is such a powerful thing. We can do more than we think we can. Like the little train puffing up a long hill "I think I can, I know I can, I can, I Can I CAN!"

I also loved Edison watching the fire!

Listening - One Step At A Time!

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

1- we collectively tell ourselves that things are not as bad as they are because we don't want to face the challenges.

2- the only way to face our problems is to truly care for others

3-problems are the key ingredient in personal growth

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

The three key components are observation, proactiveness, and acceptance. It is important to be objective about a situation, to take action that's beneficial to you and everyone else, and to accept what you cannot control.

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

Problems are gifts, they help us grow as humans, and teach us to ask for help.

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

Objectively perceive, dutifully act, willingly accept whatever happens and embrace it.

@GlenM

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

First, framing is everything in terms of your perception of both life and problems we encounter in life.

Second, distraction is only a temporary means of escaping a problem. A problem is not going to go away until we face it head on.

Third, people who have experienced deep problems in their own lives have a deeper sense of care and compassion for others who are struggling. We have a deeper empathy for the difficulties someone can encounter on their path.

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

First, perception. No problem is inherently good or bad. It is our own perception that leads us to choose how a problem is framed. Your reaction is based on the framework of your own perception.

Second, action. In order to solve a problem, we need to control our reactions, view each problem as an opportunity, and take some kind of action. Action can involve playing to our own strengths as well as through the practice of courage and patience.

Third, will. Will is your inner strength and fortitude. Its knowing that problems will arise and embracing the idea that the difficulties we face make it possible to achieve greatness.

@GlenM

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

First thing that i learned from chapter 4 is that the only way to break free is by facing our problem and learn to trulyy care for others.

Problems are gifts, they have disguides values.

If you are a more enlighted person, who faces the problem, listen to what it has to say and analyse it, you can get to great heights by uncovering deep lessons life is trying to teach you.

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

1. perseptive : how do we view a problem. our point of view on things has a greater impact on how it affects you. i strongly agree with Abraham Lincoln's words - We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.

2. Action : to do something or respond to the problem in the best way we can, using logical thinking, problem solving skills, creativity, persistence, resources, ingenuity. Action is the part we control about the problem.

3. Will : this is looking at the parts of the problem that we dont control. this include understanding that there are things that are bigger than us and so there are causes that are bigger than us. We need to embrace, accept and love what happened to us, because thats what made up who we are today.

@GlenM

What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

1. Problems are inevitable and needn't be seen as a weakness

2. They are the best teachers when dealt with in a healthy manner

3. It's an opportunity to reach out and ask for help, and nothing to feel guilty about

Q. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

1.Perception - the way we view things

2.Action- how we respond to that situation or how we deal with it

3.Will-our inner mind and inner strength. Knowing that this too shall pass and knowing that we can overcome it

@GlenM

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

The three key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to me are:

1) Problems have disguised value. Strong and successful people consider problems as gifts.
2) Problems break down our denial, free us from distraction, teach us humility (or the ability to ask for help), they help us level up and teaches us to authentically care for other people.
3) We do not grow when things are going well. We grow when things are challenging and we face and work through our problems.

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

The three key components about tackling problems and obstacles that Ryan Holiday outlined in his book are: Perception, Action and Will.

Perception. While facing obstacles and challenges in our life, we should be objective in our analyses of the problems we face. We should not get overwhelmed by or let subjective emotions like anger, fear, frustration, sadness etc. soil our analyses for the problems or challenges we face. We should focus on objectively defining what the problem is and what we should do overcome them.

Action: Here we should focus on what we control. Through actions, we control our reaction to the problems we face. While taking action in order to overcome the problems or challenges we face, we should use everything that we have to the best of our ability through using creativity, persistence and ingenuity. We should desist from being selfish and unethical.

Will: Here we should focus on things which we don't control. We should focus on our purpose of life and the bigger challenges. We should focus on accepting the things that happened to us, our weaknesses, and the things which we don't control. After willingly accepting and understanding the things which we don't control, we should focus on building our inner fortitude and strength, and should practice courage, excellence and patience.

@GlenM

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

The first key point: Problems teach you to open up and care, from your heart, for other people.

The second point: Problems help you level up

The third point: Problems break down denial

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

Perception- the way we view the situations/problems we arre involved in matters.

Action- how we plan to address the problem

Will- how to accept things that are out of our control and focus on what we can in the moment

@GlenM

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

-face your problems and learn to truly care for other people.

-problems have disguised value.

-we grow when we face and work through out problems.

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way.. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

-perception: how we look at a problem, do we see it as something to get angry about or do we work through it and see it as an opportunity?

-action: do we act on our problem by thinking creatively and rationally?

-will: building the internal strength to deal with our problems.

@GlenM

1. What are 3 key points from Chapter 4 that stand out to you. Please post them in this thread.

1. Problems break down denial that can help us to take action and change the situation we are in

2. Problems make you vulnerable to teach us humanity and help us to connect to others

3. Problems give us the opportunity to grow

2. Watch this overview video by Ryan Holiday on his book the Obstacle is the way. In your own words, please identify and describe the 3 key components he outlined in the video.

Perception: This is how we see or describe the problem.

Action: facing problems and turning obstacles into opportunities

Will: Acceptance of the things that we cannot change. Seeing things that happen to us as something that makes us stronger.