Life is a series of problem-solving events. No one can escape. That means that the most important life skill could well be solving problems. Here’s a great article on problems and solutions. The author takes a close look at effective problem-solvers and asks what seems to be an overly basic question: Do people spend enough time trying to identify what the problem is? Does everyone agree with what the problem is?

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Mike Tully speaks to sports, business and educational groups. He also works one-on-one with student-athletes on skill-building and game performance. He is co-author of “Ten Things Great Coaches Know.”