# #453 - 12 Ways to Be a Better Problem Solver, Part 2

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Podcast: [The Lazy Genius Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lazy-genius-podcast-500733)
Published: 2026-01-19T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Life has many problems and learning to navigate them with kindness while practically solving them is such a valuable skill to learn. It’s kind of the whole vibe of what we do here. We’re learning to be better problem solvers in all kinds of situations, and these 12 tools are essential to solving problems like a Lazy Genius. Last week, we covered the first five ways, so if you didn’t catch that episode yet, give it a listen before this one. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode #452: How to Be a Better Problem Solver, Part 1 My Absolute Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe “I Want Them Now” Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links) Download a transcript of this episode. Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it or record your idea and share your voice on the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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