PROBLEM DEFINITION 211. Put on a Hat Think about a problem while wearing different hats (figuratively, or literally if you’d like); have each hat represent a different mindset, such as de Bono’s six thinking hats1. 212. Talk to Strangers Talk to a complete stranger about the problem (in general terms). Try Chat Roulette2 or a forum to find the stranger. 213. Solve Like I’m Five Explain the problem like you were talking to a 5 year old. Think about how they would solve it.3 214. Acronym One Word Decide on one word to represent your problem. Make an acronym out of that word further defining it. For example, TIRED = Time Indicating Rest is an Encroaching Desire. 1 Not to be confused with the lead singer of U2, Edward de Bono defined six distinct directions in which the brain can be challenged. Check out htww.co/debono for more. 2 Be very careful as Chat Roulette is not always Safe-For-Work. 3 See #51 for more information. 115