Monthly Archives: January 2013

How many times have you heard the “try, try again” comment? Or, alternatively, variations on “if at first you don’t succeed, try harder”? It’s an approach to problem-solving which is time-honoured but I have to wonder how smart or efficient it is. I’m reminded that one definition of insanity is repeating the same actions and expecting a different outcome (as per Albert Einstein, I believe). Recently, I met someone who spoke about using a Sudoku approach to problem solving. The imagery stuck with me and we chatted further. In essence, the point being made was that once one has determined that a valid or desired solution is possible (which is … Continue reading →