Every problem or a challenge that confronts you creates a minor tremor inside you and with your solutions you get out of the way. But thanks to lateral thinking — a concept introduced by Dr Edward de Bono in his 1967 book The Use of Lateral Thinking — you escape the old ideas and think of some way which may not exist in reality. Apart from the serious professional and career prospects, this can give you a refreshing edge in tackling daily life problems and issues with an indirect and break-free logic. Okay, let’s become familiar with a very popular lateral thinking puzzle. Let your creativity flow. You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night and when you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2. An old friend who once saved your life. 3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about. Knowing that there can only be one passenger in your car, whom would you choose?
Solution: The old lady of course! After helping the old lady into the car, you can give your keys to your friend, and wait with your perfect partner for the bus.
