Ways of Seeing

A couple of years ago, my aunt asked me if I thought I was a good problem-solver.  I think the implication was that she didn't think I was.  I didn't know how to answer that at the time, and though I couldn't say I was a good problem-solver I knew I didn't think I was a bad problem solver.

It's become clear to me now, as I've gotten to know myself better in the years since, that I actually am a good problem solver, it just might not appear that way from the outside.  Why not?  Well, it really comes down to the fact that when I'm attempting to solve a problem, I'm looking at the problem from every possible angle.  Sometimes, when you can see all the sides of something, it's a bit tough to make a decision. At least, make a decision quickly. Of course, if it's your job to consider all these things, that way of seeing the world is actually a good thing.  In fact, I've recently discovered that this aspect of the way my brain works actually suits me to work in PR because PR is all about thinking about things strategically from a bunch of different angles.  Who knew?