Epic solutions to trivial problems

This obituary of renowned therapist Paul Watzlawick, who died on March 31, summarizes some of the man's highly ponderable philosophies. For instance:

• People create their own misery by trying to force epic, self-defeating solutions to trivial problems of the ego. (Translation: Stop trying to fix it and just deal with it; don't ruin yourself over pride.)
  
  
• Individuals can't go it alone; the key to well-being is found in communication. (Translation: You have to learn how to talk to people without making yourself upset.)
  
  
• Too much thinking about a problem can lead to paralysis. The centipede couldn't walk after the cockroach asked him what was the secret of moving all those legs so elegantly.
  

Heavy stuff.

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