Life is a succession of challenges…

…that we face on a daily basis:

  • Most of these challenges are easy to overcome and are completed in a matter of seconds.
  • But some may appear overwhelming and take much longer to resolve.

Nobody said it was easy...

With this understanding, we can agree that everyone needs some waypoints to navigate through life.

Drawing from my personal and professional background, which exemplifies this succession of ups and downs, I use a simple motto as my main waypoint—a mantra that sums up my approach to problem-solving.

My Personal Mantra

If there is no solution, there is no problem.
— Unknown

I can’t recall how I first encountered this quote, so I don’t know who to credit! Google Search suggests it could be attributed to either Buddhism (Dalai Lama) or Dadaism (Marcel Duchamp).

How these simple words can shape a life path

Crossroads

This mantra has guided my decisions and choices since at least the early 2000s, with notable success:

  • When I switched from nursing studies to the IT field due to health concerns.
  • When I left my hometown to work in Paris (France) after a difficult year.
  • When my wife and I decided to emigrate to Canada at a pivotal moment in our lives.

How those simple words can help on a working routine

Idea

From my perspective, using this mantra as a decision-making tool, combined with solid professional expertise, is an effective way to find relevant (and sometimes unconventional) solutions to:

  • Network and security designs that need to be efficient while minimizing costs.
  • Challenges encountered when integrating unfamiliar technologies.
  • Critical issues where conventional solutions do not apply.

Make These Words Yours!

As this mantra has worked for me, I have no doubt that some of you will find it meaningful too.

If it helps you tackle your daily challenges starting today, I will be more than pleased! 😊