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FAQ

[ aka WTF?! ]

Classy Problems is collection of words and interactions that intentionally demonstrate the alignment of thinking, planning, and acting. It is a curation of resources to help develop awareness and intention with the gift of our attention.

A classy problem is when we’ve been afforded the opportunity to figure out what to do.

Said, another way – it’s a problem with manners. The kind that doesn’t throw a tantrum in the cereal aisle but will silently judge you for choosing sugary flakes over granola.

A bunch of irreverent minds who think that solving for meaning is worth the occasional existential crisis. Also, some trees, the universe, and theboss. We take no real credit. In other word – WE are behind all this.

The Story of We

The stories I tell myself establish the direction of how I interact in all my relationships. My belief is that sharing in stories is one of the three most important skills that we possess as humans.

String two or more of those interactions together and that exchange is more accurately described as navigating relationships, which I believe is the second of the three most important skills that we possess.

Classy Problems is a Story of We.

When we share in stories with each other, we connect. In making those connections we are building bridges, which I believe is the third most important skill.

Lastly, I don’t believe in perfect gurus or special snowflakes.

How does that story establish a direction, help us navigate, and connect?

It means there are no gurus or snowflakes in the story of we. If I’ve chosen to write ‘we’, I am sharing an aspect of the story of the human condition. When I use ‘we’, that’s me politely reminding us that this is our story – that it’s not my unique experience.

No gurus or snowflakes, just us.

So, I’m going to use the word ‘we’ because we are definitely in this together.

Here we go!

Dan T. Rogers

To describe it in any way is to, in fact, diminish what it is but – it is all of which everything comes from and will ever be. ‘theboss’ (one word) is our version of Higher Power, the universe, whatever you want to call it.

Trust your attention. Let curiosity guide. Although interconnected ideas, layered like lasagna, Classy Problems is structured to meet you where you’re at in your awareness and attention. In crafting Classy Problems, we’ve been intentional with our decisions. Like when eating lasagna, we hope you’ll let it rest so the sauce can set. We’ve also portioned it in a way that will leave you with leftovers. Revisit these ideas and combine them with others to create your own meal.
Because the existential dread of not contributing something meaningful to the universe will catch up with you during your fifth Netflix binge. But hey, no pressure. Also, you’re already here, so it’s a little late to be asking, don’t you think?
You won’t. Failing is for real problems. With classy problems, it’s more like, “Oh, I learned something new about myself and the universe today” – fancy talk for, “It’s fine.”
If no one’s going to die because you ignored it, congratulations – you have a classy problem! If the answer doesn’t involve CPR or calling the fire department, welcome to the classy side of things.
It’s a problem you get to solve, not one you have to solve. Think of it like a five-course meal where you get to pick the wine pairing, rather than a desperate scramble for stale bread.
Solved? Nah. But you can definitely poke at them, have a few epiphanies, and come out with a slightly smug sense of self-awareness. That’s close enough, right?
Absolutely! But isn’t it more fun to be pretentious about problems that make you better instead of just making you miserable?
A little more clarity, a little less confusion, and maybe the feeling that you’re slightly less of a distracted superhero and more of an intentional sidekick.
Then you’re probably solving the kind of problems that involve fire extinguishers and bandages. We get it. Come back when you’ve got some breathing room.
If there were any, we’d have written them in gold and charged for access. The fun is in the figuring out. Besides, if you knew the answers, what would you do with the rest of your time? Reorganize your sock drawer?

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