Reasons to Be a Solver: As a Hobby

On Global Crowd we are proud to be publishing our #ReasonsToBeASolver series! Across a series of blog posts, we are investigating the best reasons to become a Solver and put your mind to work in a challenge. Whether you're already an experienced Solver or just thinking about getting involved in innovation, this series will be full of advice and helpful hints!

Challenges aren't just an opportunity to put your ideas and skills to work--lots of solvers see them as a hobby! Making challenges your hobby is a way to help make the world a better place in an unexpected way. There are challenges focused on so many different fields and interests, you're sure to find something that already speaks to your passions--or help you learn more about a new one!

Here are some more insights from Solvers about what they've gained from participating in challenges:⁠

"Each challenge can be treated as a separate pastime or activity, giving you lots of different ways to grow."

"I enjoy solving difficult problems, especially those that require cross-pollination from one field to another."

"Challenges have not only given me a chance to apply my skills to real-world problems, but strengthened new skills and inspired me to pursue new interests."

What are you waiting for? Working on challenges isn't just a way to keep your mind active and build skills for the workplace, but it's a way to truly tap into your passions and create a better world. Keep an eye on our website to see what new challenges are coming up that you can participate in.

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