I received an update/email from Kit Pharo today and decided to share this as my Wisdom Wednesday. I also need a little more time to research my other idea for today. I’m so excited to be sharing it next week and hope it encourages you as much as it has me.

This part of the email really resonated with me, and I was thinking about it some of the time while we were out cutting thistles most of the day. I believe that I too often seek solutions that cost too much money instead of looking for free or low cost fixes. Here is part of his message. “Problems are unavoidable.  They are a part of life and a part of business.   Each and every one of us will have problems to solve.   How do you solve your problems?   Where do you look for solutions?

Most people today have been programmed to spend an inordinate amount of money on chemical, technical and mechanical solutions that are often temporary at best.   They overlook the less complicated solutions previous generations were forced to employ.

Over the years… I have noticed the best problem solvers take a completely opposite approach.   When confronted with a problem, they will first look for a no-cost solution.   They don’t want to spend any money to solve their problem.   If they are unable to find a no-cost solution, they will look for a low-cost solution.   If they are unable to find a low-cost solution, they will go back and see if it is really a problem after all.”

Do you have an example of a free or low cost solution that you have done recently? We love to hear from you!