In last night’s class we listened to a podcast that discussed how everyone gets stuck or at least feels stuck. Now that goes for many different circumstances, for example like being in the wrong job, relationship, city, life, whatever it may be. Christine Metzger felt as though she was stuck after working in education administration for 10 years. After quitting her job and selling her belongings she wanted to start a new life in New England with a new job at a boarding school. Throughout the process she faced many circumstances like being unable to get a work visa and not being hired. So, she turned to Dave Evans who was running a workshop in New York at the time. According to Dave Evans, ex Silicon Valley worker, before you can even attempt at problem solving, you must complete problem finding. He teaches a class at Stanford University called “Designing your Life” where he speaks about creating and designing your life as you go along. He notes that people often ask themselves the wrong question which is, “how do I figure out that one, best solution to my life?" and there isn’t one answer. The concept of design thinking is recognizing there are many paths you can take, and that nobody knows the future so simply design your life how you want it to be. The next step is “odyssey planning” which is when you map out multiple ways in which your life could unfold. They also mention “wayfinding” which is the idea that you may not have just one destination and being comfortable with that mindset. Also, Dave Evans comments that designers aren't necessarily more creative than everybody else, but they are better at getting unstuck. Facing problems throughout your journey is a normal and common occurrence. The three main problems are tame problems, wicked problems, and gravity problems. Tame problems can be solved by correct algorithm, whereas wicked problems have no known algorithm. Lastly, gravity problems are what people perceive to be problems when really, they are just circumstances that paralyze us from taking action. This problem is the most time consuming of the wrong kinds of problems we put energy into. But, we can overcome these “problems” if we choose to view them in a different light that isn’t so magnifying. It made me think about the problems I have faced in the past and ones I face daily. It brought an awareness that you don’t have to choose one decision, skill, or talent because our goals and options are limitless.
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AuthorHi, I'm Rebecca Stevens and this is my blog for my English Composition I class! Through my blog posts, I hope to show you bits and pieces of my life and character. Archives
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