Ken Watanabe

This is a very brief book that translates fancy problem-solving techniques from the world of management consulting into terms that kids (including big 'kids' like me) can understand. As a former business PR consultant, I recognized many of the analysis techniques and was delighted to see them applied to issues like: forming a rock band, buying a computer and choosing a school to attend. It reminded me that applying a little bit of rigorous thought to everyday problems probably isn't a bad idea in many cases.… (mehr)

I wish this book were available to me when I was a kid. It made me realize so many of my decisions were quick, spontaneous and sometimes without any rational altogether.

Adults can also benefit from this book although adults might find it going at a sluggish pace.

But if you are a kid or a have a kid, do read it. It prepares one is going about any problem systematically without the need for unnecessary and rather stressful panic we tend to feel at times.

Any thing in our lives can be thought of as problem and we have to be systematic and disciplined about it if we were to do anything about it.

"Problem solving is easy when you know how to set a clear goal, figure out how to reach it, and follow through while reviewing your progress and making changes to your plan as necessary."

"Spend less time worrying about things and more time thinking about actions you can take to get closer to your goals, then actually take action."

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

Must read book. I hope there is an adult version that discusses case studies of real world problems one faces commonly.… (mehr)