How will you succeed in 2009?  The answer is quite simple:  By thinking outside of the box.

If you are running your business and beating the same dead-horse that you were even 1 year ago, you are ultimately going to see some very hard times in the coming year.  So to get your creative juices flowing, try this brain teaser and see how you do.

This "test" was actually something that was used quite frequently back in my years of Retail and Operations Management, and it still holds true today.  Something I refer back to frequently in my mind's eye to remind myself, "You can't do things like everyone else does. You need to be able to walk to the beat of a different drummer."

If you KNOW the answer this this brain teaser, PLEASE don't ruin it for everyone else by posting the answer in your comment - the whole point is for everyone to start thinking differently in 2009. (and the results will be posted in a few days)

So here are the rules:  Connect all 9 dots, using only 4 straight lines, without picking up your "pencil"

Your only clue: Think outside of the box

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19 Comments on Try this Brain Teaser for 2009

DEC
30
234,941 Points Outside Blog

I agree that it's time to get our creative juices flowing, and that can't happen if we're all mired in the fear market of 2008.     Thinking outside the box is the only pathway to follow, right now.   

9:48am • #1
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Thank you, Li ~ It's time to start getting creative to grow your business.

12:24pm • #2

I know but I wont say!  Its been a long time since seeing this puzzle.

1:18pm • #4
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I think I've got it. :) Thanks for reminding us to think outside the box. In these challenging times it will be the only way to succeed!

3:44pm • #5
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hmmm.... don't know the answer, I have some thoughts but don't know if they 'legally' fit into the description.... definately outside the box though.

5:42pm • #6
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Fernando ~ Let's see what you come up with when I post the results!

John - Shhhhhhh! ;-)  Yes, it's been a while for me as well, but these are always fun to get the energy flowing.

Annie ~ You probably do, you seem to have no problem about thinking outside the box.

Melissa ~"definitely outside the box" is what it's all about.  I bet you will get it right!

6:25pm • #7
141,870 Points Outside Blog

You are so clever Connie-thanks for getting our creative juices going!!

7:08pm • #8
Outside Blog

I think I have it! Can't wait to see if I am right :)

10:44pm • #9
DEC
31
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Cathy Lee ~ I think this will prompt w weekly "Brain Teaser Tuesday" for the next couple weeks to keep everyone going

Wendy ~  Answer will be posted tomorrow 1/1

9:07am • #10

Got it! :) Your post is lots of fun and makes a good point, too. Happy New Year!

~ Lin

6:10pm • #12
133,075 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

Outside of the box without picking up a pencil, so a pen???  waiting...waiting...

7:23pm • #13
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Yippeee! I know..me! me! me!  We took this test way back when I took a class on multiple levels of intelligence. Love this kind of stuff, please give us more ;)

8:16pm • #14
JAN
01
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Connie,

A very good way to start off the New Year...let's get our creative minds working! Happy New Year!

9:48pm • #15
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JAN
04

Good one.  I looked at the answer before I got it, but do agree with what you said.  Hard work starts tomorrow for me.  Best of luck

9:39pm • #18
JAN
05
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Thanks, Bradley ~  I'll be posting a new Brain Teaser Tuesday, every week.  Check back tomorrow

9:36am • #19

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