Vertical thinking is a type of approach to problems that usually involves one being selective, analytical, and sequential. It could be said that it is the opposite of lateral thinking. Unlike lateral thinking that involves using added intuition, risk taking, and imagination through unconscious and subconscious processes, vertical thinking consists of using more of a conscious approach via rational assessment in order to take in information or make decisions. This type of thinking encourages individuals to employ a sequential approach to solving problem where a creative and multidirectional response are seen as imprudent. Vertical thinkers prefer to rely on external data and facts in order to avoid failure or counterfactual thinking.
"}{"slip": { "id": 216, "advice": "Try making a list."}}
{"slip": { "id": 7, "advice": "Make choices and dont look back."}}
{"slip": { "id": 61, "advice": "Once in a while, eat some sweets you used to enjoy when you were younger."}}
{"fact":"A female cat is called a queen or a molly.","length":42}
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U.S. Route 20 or U.S. Highway 20 (US 20) is an east–west United States Numbered Highway that stretches from the Pacific Northwest east to New England. The \"0\" in its route number indicates that US 20 is a major coast-to-coast route. Spanning 3,365 miles (5,415 km), it is the longest road in the United States, and, in the east, the route is roughly parallel to Interstate 90 (I-90), which is the longest Interstate Highway in the U.S. There is a discontinuity in the official designation of US 20 through Yellowstone National Park, with unnumbered roads used to traverse the park.
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{"fact":"There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds.","length":162}
{"fact":"Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain.","length":117}
{"fact":"When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards.","length":92}
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{"slip": { "id": 179, "advice": "Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience."}}
{"fact":"Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime.","length":61}
{"slip": { "id": 29, "advice": "As you get older, learn never to trust a fart."}}
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{"slip": { "id": 30, "advice": "When in doubt, just take the next small step."}}