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Problem Orientation

The default mindset of most people and organizations[1] which focuses on Problems. Focusing on these Problems leads your Inner State to some form of anxiety, and leads your Behavior to some Reaction.

The Problem Orientation is actually a Victim Orientation because we typically feel victimized by the Problem.[2]

When our Anxiety raises, we react to calm our Anxiety, and when the anxiety is gone, we stop reacting. This causes a rollercoaster effect where the Problem isn't resolved.[3]

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Problem Orientation, which is one of two primary orientations. The CEO I mentioned said that the Problem Orientation is the default mindset of most people and organizations. (Location 300) #✂️

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“As you might suspect, the focus here is on problems,” he said, and he wrote Problem in the focus circle. “A problem can show up in all kinds of ways: maybe someone emails you, or calls or texts you. Or maybe someone walks into your office and starts talking about a problem. “As you take in this new information as a problem,” said Ted, “your inner state arises—and that’s going to be some kind of anxiety.” Ted wrote Anxiety in the inner state circle. “Then, depending on how bad you think the problem is, your anxiety could be anything from a little irritation to intense fear. Either way, the inner state of anxiety will trigger you into action. “This action you take—that’s your behavior, of course—is some form of reaction. (Location 349) #✂️

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the Problem Orientation is actually a Victim Orientation, because usually we feel victimized by the problems we’re reacting to. On the other hand, the Outcome Orientation is really a Creator Orientation, from which you create outcomes and the baby steps you’ll take to accomplish those outcomes. (Location 813) #✂️

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