How to be Really Popular, Get Along with Everyone and Never have Problems Again.

If you've been thrown a basketball 10 feet into the air, you have had a chance of putting in. In fact all balls thrown 10 feet in the air have a chance of being good, the only question is were you standing in the right spot. When taking a “big picture look” at probability it's easy to solve problems.

Take two dice, roll one. Now, with the other die in your hand, there is a one in six chance of producing a seven when you roll the second cube.

Dice tricks are one of  over a million ways to get Keanu Reeves to    orgasmically utter “whoa”.  Childlike wonder in the single digit age group is beautiful, with celebrities it shows having too much money can insulate you from real world phenomenon most of us take for granted.

Problem-solving for humans, when dealing with other humans is not unlike simple dice games.  Personal with the problem will roll a number, then the person looking to interact with the  troubled individual, will roll a second die.  If the numbers add up to seven, the problem is solved and communication was achieved.

Premise: Someone is hungry.
Single die numeric value: 5

Possible responses in numeric values:

1) It is all Reagan/Bush's  fault.
2) Then get something to eat.
3) It's almost dinner you can wait.
4) Fasting is an important part of religious expression.
5) Art is contained in heart.
6) Don't touch my stuff.

Each of the six well reasoned responses are true, correct and well represented in popular media culture… Only one is really appropriate. Only one creates a seven.

Premise: I am a bored.
Single die numeric value: 4

Possible responses in numeric values:

1) I'll call the doctor and we can get Ritalin to help you.
2) Get drunk, lushes always have a good time.
3) Boredom is an extension of excess leisure time. Work more so you can afford higher value diversions.
4) You don't love me anymore.
5) You'd have friends if you didn't get into fights when you are drunk.
6) Go to the 7-11 and buy some chips and sour cream.

Subscribers to “Victim of the Day” websites are familiar with each of the six possible responses, primarily focusing on numbers 1, 2 and 4-6.

Premise: How come all we do is fight?

Single die numeric value: 1

Possible responses in numeric values:

1) You don't love me anymore.

2) You don't care about me anymore.

3) Everything you do is wrong.

4) Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.

5) You don't understand me anymore.

6) Each time we talk, our numbers don't add up to seven.

In this example the only 100% correct answer is number four. Unfortunately once that's established you need other solutions. Everybody has right answers, like the ability to throw up ball 10 feet in the air. When problems occur find the “right answer” that solves the problem, if you want the problem solved.

In every relationship that has lasted more than six weeks, the couple knows how to push each other's buttons.   Hint: Pushing buttons rarely works. Look at the other die on the table, then roll the number that matches the solution set. If that doesn't work, try caring and expressing your compassion in an obvious form.  If that doesn't work... buy a beagle, they are forgiving and overlook your humanity because you know how to work the can opener.