From the Desk of Keith Hafner
Think for Three Days.
Here’s a strategy I’ve used with great success. When faced with a challenge, I will write it down, in question form, and stay focused on it for three days.
During that time, I will not allow my focus to drift to other challenges or problems.
For example, I might write down, ‘How can I develop skilled teachers faster?’
And I allow that question to sink deep into my thinking.
Now, I’m not sitting there like Rodin’s Thinker and pondering laboriously. I’m going about my day, dealing with everyday tasks.
But I keep asking myself the same question: ‘How can I develop skilled teachers faster?’
When ideas occur to me, I write them down.
Your brain already has the answers you need. But, usually, when we try to solve challenges, we think about it for a little while…then move on to something else.
This strategy allows your brain to do what it’s meant to do…to dig deep for answers.
I’ve never had this strategy fail me.