Albert Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” It is great advice. Unfortunately for most of us, we tend to jump right into problem solving.
This world is fast paced. Rewards come to those that are first. We feel we don’t have time to think, so we jump to action.
But our greatest resource is our mind. We tend to find better solutions when we take the time to evaluate multiple options. Thinking can stretch your boundaries and lead you to solutions that are not easily apparent.
For me, taking time to think lets me develop a plan. The plan itself is not important, but I become more prepared. It allows me to react quicker and more successfully when a situation changes. By creating a habit to pause and think, I can increase my odds of success. Heeding the advice of Albert Einstein can be the best thing we can do when we feel stress.