How do I improve my problem-solving ability

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How can I improve my problem-solving ability?

Every one says same thing "a real programmer knows how to handle real problem", but they forget how they learn this ability, or where (I know in school, no one gives us any ability, of course in my opinion).

If you have any idea except above ones, feel free when you give your advice

solve more problems
do more exercises, write code, search google then write more ...

For me, my question is like "Use complex/known library instead of using your own." In other words, I want your experience, book recommendation, web page on problem solving

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