Resourceful.  How could you use this strength in solving a specific problem?

Quest questions:
What solution is nobody else likely to think of?
How could you do the opposite of what people expect?
What would be an obvious way to handle the situation?

Resources for the resourceful
Ideator

Imagery
Intuition
Problem-Solving
Trial Runs
Follow-thru
Brain Sprints

Problemater's Kit (.pdf)
Tools for brains that feed on problems

Head staff for the resourceful 

Know Your Un

Know Your Networker

Know Your Engineer

Know Your Goodenuff

 

You can practice your strengths in a virtual environment 

 How to get into Second Life without really trying


Signs of the Resourceful
 
What's your sign?

TINKERER BRAINSTORM WALLWORK STICKYNOTE
YOU PROBLEM NETWORK CHOOSE
FINISH LINE HEAD TEAM PATH FAN THINKER
START BUTTON JOBLETS WHO? FORECAST

 

Cuepons for the Thinkerer's Kit Thinkerer's Tools, Layout

Thinkerer's Kit Tips

Winning with Cuepons

 

Resourceful.  How could you use this strength in solving a specific problem?

What solution is nobody else likely to think of?
How could you do the opposite of what people expect?
What would be an obvious way to handle the situation?

Resourceful

Every problem is an opportunity being mismanaged.
     Idea Slogans

The language of complaint starts with they.  The language of solutions starts with I.
    
Solving Slogans

The gate to learning opens if you ask the right question.
     Solving Slogans

The way to have a good idea is to get a lot of ideas to choose from.
     Idea Slogans

To think outside the box, first find the box.
     Idea Slogans

There is one and only one right solution to a problem.   Until you get out of school.
    
Solving Slogans

If you hit a dead end, turn around.
    
Solving Slogans

Canvas, paints, palette.   Anyone can have these.  The art is in how you put them together.
     Idea Slogans 

If talking were walking, people would get farther.
     Talk Slogans

If a thing is worth doing, it is worth knowing why you are doing it.
     Idea Slogans

Another name for focus is tunnel vision.
     Idea Slogans

A planner speaks with active verbs.
     Talk Slogans

Once you hear a lecture on swimming, you never forget what you learned about lectures.
     Talk Slogans

Gamer's insight: You don't win just by reading the instructions.
    
Solving Slogans

Do not leave mouth running while the brain is disengaged.
     Talk Slogans

Tell yourself what you can't do.  Hear a stop sign.   Tell yourself what you can do.  What do you hear?
      Talk Slogans

Everything starts with what is.
     Plan Slogans

What result will you celebrate?
     Focus Tips

The Thinkerer 06/13/2010
Copyright (c) D. F. Dansereau & S. H. Evans

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