Focus on the Problem Not on the Person (A Link)

Today is the first time that I've seen the blog, Paul's Tips. But it looks really interesting. Today's post is entitled, "Focus on the Problem Not on the Person." The post states "Going on the attack should be a last resort in overcoming challenges. Rather than focussing on the person, you should try to see past them and figure out how to solve the problem." For me, this post is very relevant. For many years when I got frustrated I begin to think that the situation couldn't be resolved. Rather than focusing on the situation at hand I find it easier to get mad at the people who were involved in the situation. It's incredible how fast doors (opportunities) can close when people see you as being confrontational and argumentative. In the last few years, I've become much better at working through problematic situations instead of running through people. It's fantastic how much easier it is to make friends and have wonderful opportunities. As teachers, we shouldn't only teach content matter, we should also teach practical skills, such as "focus on the problem, not on the person."