Flexible Thinking and Problem Solving

The video introduces the concept of flexible thinking through a story by Diane Alber. It uses a metaphor of rigid oak trees and flexible palm trees to explain how flexible thinking helps adapt to change. The narrator encourages starting the day with motivation, having backup plans, and trying new things to enhance flexible thinking skills. The video concludes with a reminder to 'think like a palm tree' when facing challenges.

What is the main purpose of Flexible Thinking as introduced in the story?

• To help solve problems in new ways

• To make thoughts more rigid

• To strengthen deep roots

• To avoid changes

How are rigid oak trees described in the story?

• They have strong, deep roots but can snap in strong winds

• They can bend up to 50 degrees without breaking

• They are bendable and adaptable

• They have thin, spaghetti-like roots

What is a key benefit of thinking like a palm tree?

• It helps you remain calm during changes

• It makes you more rigid

• It ensures you never have to adapt

• It prevents any change from happening

Why is it important to start the day with words of motivation?

• To ensure the day goes as planned

• To avoid any changes

• To make the day predictable

• To prepare the mind to handle anything

What is a good strategy when your original plan doesn't work?

• Stick to the original plan

• Ignore the problem

• Have a backup plan ready

• Avoid making any plans

How can changing your routine help with flexible thinking?

• It helps train your mind to adapt

• It ensures you never face challenges

• It keeps everything predictable

• It makes you more rigid

What should you do if your soccer ball is flat?

• Find another way to play, like using a paper ball

• Get upset and stop playing

• Wait for someone to fix it

• Avoid playing soccer

Why is trying new experiences beneficial?

• It makes you more rigid

• It limits your options

• It ensures you never face challenges

• It gives you more options in the future

What is encouraged to enhance problem-solving skills?

• Sticking to what you know

• Avoiding challenges

• Ignoring problems

• Being creative and seeing different uses for things

What mindset should you adopt when facing a challenge?

• Think like a palm tree

• Ignore the challenge

• Think like a rigid oak tree

• Avoid the challenge