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What is a Problem? A problem is an opportunity for improvement. “Every problem has a gift for you in its hands,” says Richard Bach. He is seen always seeking answers for the questions such as: * Is there more than one probortunity? * Is it my personal probortunity? Is it the organization’s probortunity? * Is it an actual probortunity or just an annoyance? * Is this the real probortunity, or merely a symptom of a larger one? What is an Opportunity? An opportunity is a favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances; a favorable or suitable occasion or time; a chance for progress or advancement. Synonyms: opportunity, occasion, opening, chance, break. These nouns refer to a favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances. Opportunity is an auspicious state of affairs or a suitable time: "If you prepare yourself . . . you will be able to grasp opportunity for broader experience when it appears" (Eleanor Roosevelt). Occasion suggests the proper time for action: an auspicious occasion; an occasion for celebration. An opening is an opportunity affording a good possibility of success: waited patiently for her opening, then exposed the report's inconsistency. Chance often implies an opportunity that arises through luck or accident: a chance for us to chat; no chance of losing. A break is an often sudden piece of luck, especially good luck: got his first big break in Hollywood. A probortunity is a reminder to look at problems as possible opportunities. An optimist looks at challenging or problematic events as potential opportunities for improvement.
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