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Top 5 Best Creative Problem-Solving Techniques for Students.

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This post first appeared on Ayi Post. If you are a student, creative problem-solving techniques should be of high interest to you. Because in school, you're constantly solving problems, ranging from tackling tricky examination questions to managing group projects and finding time for everything including your personal well-being.  You might have realized that all school related problems are solved by memorizing formulas or following a rubric. Sometimes, you need to think differently. And that’s where creative problem-solving techniques come in. What are creative problem solving techniques? These are methods to help you generate fresh ideas, approach challenges from new angles, and find solutions when the “usual” ones- the ones you’re familiar with - don’t work. In this post, we’ll explore the top five best creative problem-solving techniques for you as a student, share real examples and tips you can start using today. Let’s  dive in.  Why do students need creative problem...

7 Essential Success Tips Every Entrepreneur Must Know.

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  Essential success tips for entrepreneurs. This article first appeared on Ayi Post . “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary .” -   Steve Jobs. The idea of quitting a 9-5 to follow the entrepreneurial path, that seems to promise financial freedom, can be tempting. However, you could be forced to discard the idea quickly when you realize that about 45% new businesses fail within the first 5 years. Why does almost a half of new businesses fail within the first 5 years? Research has found two common reasons.  These are; 1. Failure to carry out a thorough pre-launch research to understand the market and, 2. Failure to raise sufficie...