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Introduction. In an increasingly complex world, the ability to solve problems effectively is a cornerstone of personal and professional success. Whether tackling everyday challenges or groundbreaking innovations, problem-solving requires more than just raw intelligence or luck. It draws upon a multifaceted framework that can be distilled into four essential pillars: 1.      Techniques 2.      Knowledge 3.      States 4.      Disposition These pillars, as outlined in various cognitive and psychological models, provide a comprehensive approach to navigating obstacles. Techniques encompass the methods and tools we employ; Knowledge refers to the foundational facts and theories we draw upon; States involve our emotional and motivational conditions; and Disposition highlights our inherent traits like inventiveness and flexibility. Together, they form a robust structure that enables individuals to d...

We look at the two candidates as they are as projected from their past.   This is the second blog on Hillary and Donald. The first is at  http://used-ideas.blogspot.com/2016/09/hillary-and-donald.html The election this cycle offers us two opposing viewpoints proposed by two fundamentally opposite persons.   Each, I believe, seriously wants to help the country in this time of multitudinous international and national stresses.   Both approach the problems differently. Different paradigms, different temperaments, and different solutions.   Actually, different everything.  Both use their personal time-tested techniques. Political vs. Business.   They cannot and will not change!   Not at their age.   Old dogs and all that…  Though Hillary was trained as a lawyer, she is now a thorough-going politician.   Thus, Hillary will likely treat all matters as political within the constraints of her political dogmas. Hillary, with...