THE PROBLEM WITH PROBLEM SOLVERS...

Problem solvers would have you believe that their goal is to properly and permanently solve the issue with which they have been tasked to resolve.  That is (almost) never the case.  

It is not in the best interest of problem solvers to actually solve an issue.  Once the problem has been solved, the services of the problem solver are no longer needed

It is much more valuable to the problem solver to manage the problem rather that resolve it.  By finding a solution which manages the problem rather than fixing the root issue, the “problem solver” assures him/herself a long-term position which results in much more power and income than just solving the problem.

There are multiple examples of this “problem solving” methodology…

Poverty

 Homelessness

 Hunger

 Drug Abuse

 And many others.

Most organizations, including the government agencies have a vested interest in managing these issues rather than solving them.  That’s why nearly all their efforts are directed at the symptoms not the causes. 

If the desire was to solve poverty, the focus would be on increasing earned income, not giving government assistance

If the desire was to solve homelessness, the focus would be on insuring that housing could be afforded, not putting homeless up in missions.

If the desire was to solve hunger, the focus would be on making sure that food was available in the neighborhood and that the residents had income to afford it, not giving food stamps or government assistance.

If the desire was to end drug abuse, then the focus would be on the issues leading to drug abuse, not on rehab programs with an average 20% success rate*.

We at A Second Chance work to resolve the root causes of these issues rather than to treat the symptoms. If this formula appeals to your values, help us by giving at 

WWW.secondchanceforyouth.org.  Our goal for May is $30,000.00 to celebrate the start of our third year.

* According to the Discovery Institute, one in five people who complete addiction treatment will stay sober during their first year in recovery.