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5 short stories of reverse thinking that have changed many people

In life, many times, good things can go bad, and bad things can eventually lead to a good thing. When it's difficult to think about something, it's best to let it go for a while, calm down, and then think from a different perspective. Thinking in reverse and looking at problems from a different perspective often leads to unexpected gains

By paul carpentierPublished about a year ago 3 min read

1

There is a joke online about a man who went to an ATM at night to withdraw money. Half way through the operation, the machine malfunctioned and the 10000 yuan deduction was successful, but he didn't give up the money.

The man immediately contacted the bank customer service, who said they would record the situation, but they could not repair it until tomorrow.

After hanging up, the man suddenly had an idea and called customer service again using a nearby public phone.

This time he said he came to withdraw the money himself, but the ATM machine vomited an extra 5000 yuan.

After 5 minutes, the maintenance personnel arrived.

Perception:

It is difficult to ask for help when the problem is only your personal one, and this is true in any relationship.

To attract the other party's attention, a sincere attitude is not the key, the key is to find ways to link your problem with their interests.

It is also normal that most people can only mobilize their enthusiasm when it is related to personal interests.

2

My father's pocket watch is lost and quite valuable.

So he rummaged through boxes and cabinets to find it, but couldn't find it for a long time. The more he searched, the more angry he became.

The son saw the situation and asked his father to help first. He helped to find the watch and soon found it.

My father asked puzzled, "How did you find it

My son declared first, "I didn't take the watch. I just sat quietly in your room and heard the sound of ticking, so I found it

Perception:

When encountering problems, the most taboo emotion is "impatience".

The more anxious one is, the easier it is for them to become confused.

Small problems become big problems, and small emotions become big emotions.

Sometimes, only by calming down can one cope more calmly.

Only by calming down can one find what one is looking for.

3

There are three people on a hot air balloon, namely environmentalists, agronomists and scientists.

When encountering some malfunctions during ascent, one person must be abandoned in order to safely ascend.

After discussing for a while, I didn't know who to let go. At this moment, a child shouted, "The heaviest one, come down

Perception:

Thinking too much leads to many difficulties.

At times, if you think too comprehensively, the problem becomes more and more complex.

The most reasonable solution, sometimes without considering too much, is often the simplest and most direct answer that can solve the problem the most.

Don't think too much about everything, complex problems require a little simplification.

4

A fish pond is newly opened, and the sign reads:

The fishing fee is 100 yuan, and for those who haven't caught it, give a free chicken.

Many people went there at first glance, and when they returned, each person was carrying a chicken in their hand.

Not catching any fish, my heart is also happy.

After a while, the fish pond closed, and the gatekeeper said, "The boss was originally a chicken farmer, and there weren't many fish in this fish pond

Perception:

To achieve success, there is not only one Roman avenue to follow.

When the main road is impassable, people cannot be single minded, and those small roads can also be reached.

5

In class, the teacher asked, "What should I do if I find that there is not enough firewood when boiling water

Classmates spoke enthusiastically, some said they would borrow firewood, while others said they would buy it.

But none of these can quickly solve the problem.

The teacher said, "Why not pour some of the water out of the pot

The students suddenly realized.

Perception:

Pouring out some water "is a great truth in life.

Whether it's in dealing with people or things, it's impossible for everything to go smoothly. There will always be times when you encounter difficulties.

At such moments, people need to learn to give up, and only with giving up can they have something.

Nine out of ten things in the world are not satisfactory.

Something happened and we need to have some reverse thinking.

Some complex things, from a different perspective, will suddenly realize that it is not so difficult.

These five short stories, although not long, I hope they can also give you some inspiration.

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