Pretty Good Problem Solver

What Are You Reading? (3)

Dec 8, 2020

Here is a report on a book I recently read. What are you reading?
If I Could See It, I Could Fix It

Oct 17, 2020

A recent home maintenance task reminded me of my own imperfections.
We Think We are Improving

Aug 10, 2020

Marketing-driven organizations can easily damage customer perception with an over-zealous campaign.
Fear

Jul 6, 2020

Fear is one of our most basic instincts. We need to think hard about whether some fears are helping or hurting us.
Patience, Please

Mar 30, 2020

During troubling times like these, we could all benefit from a little patience.
Weaknesses

Mar 8, 2020

Surprising as it seems, admitting your weaknesses can help improve your problem-solving skills.
Batteries

Feb 12, 2020

We all use a lot of battery operated devices. Some common AA and AAA size batteries seem prone to leaking and damaging the device.
Tools Redux (2)

Jan 6, 2020

There is a long history of craftsmen securing good income by becoming experts with some tools.
What Are You Reading? (2)

Dec 16, 2019

Occasionally, I like to share some comments about the joy of reading.
Thankfulness

Dec 5, 2019

The recent Thanksgiving Holiday leads me to write about the things for which I am thankful.
Ambidextrous

Nov 11, 2019

When we learn to do any task a specific way, we often find it difficult to do that same task any other way.
Stop Guessing

Oct 3, 2019

A short review of a book by Nat Greene, describing 9 behaviors of great problem solvers.
Demonstrating that you are a Pretty Good Problem Solver

Aug 27, 2019

Let's talk about a specific way that you can show a potential employer that you are a pretty good problem solver--and therefore you would be a good hire.
Cutting the Cord

Aug 6, 2019

For everyone's benefit, there comes a time when we need to physically cut the cord.
Memory

Jul 21, 2019

If you want to be a Pretty Good Problem Solver, you need to avoid the trap of depending too much on your memory.
Safety

Jul 8, 2019

Technical folks are often driven by a strong desire to show-off their unique skills.
How my sons and neighbor saved Christmas

Jun 14, 2019

My wife and I took a trip-of-a-lifetime. One day I received a text message saying, "Call me when you get this." I had not seen the message for 8 hours.
Getting Hired: Look Forward with Optimism

May 14, 2019

When searching for your next job, you should ignore the negatives of previous work and focus on the positive aspects of new opportunities.
Are Videos the same as Writing Stuff Down?

Mar 14, 2019

Videos are increasingly used to explain, teach, and entertain. Do videos meet the requirement to Write Stuff Down as part of solving problems?
Articulate the Feasible

Feb 19, 2019

Engineers are often called upon to explain the technical details of a problem and the available options for solving that problem. You need to organize your presentation and express it appropriately.