144: How to Ask Better Questions
Oct 1, 2024
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Why Questions Matter
It's easy to fall into asking superficial or misguided queries. In my early online business days, I found myself fixated on, "How can I turn this venture into my full-time job?" While it seemed crucial, it narrowly confined my thinking and prevented broader insights.
The Guru Scenario
Imagine you're granted one question to an all-knowing guru atop a mountain. The pressure of this single query would push you to contemplate deeply about what you truly need to know. What would you ask? This thought experiment shows the importance of crafting significant and impactful queries.
Elevating Business Queries
In business, moving beyond straightforward questions like, "How do I increase revenue by $1,000 this month?" to more expansive ones like, "What innovative strategies can revolutionize my market presence?" can lead to transformative solutions and breakthrough thinking.
Thinking Big
Setting monumental, long-term goals compels us to pose questions that challenge our current capabilities and expand our strategic horizons. It's about stretching our ambitions and contemplating, "What steps are necessary to drastically exceed my current expectations?"
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Time-Stamped Show Notes
[00:00:30] Introduction to the importance of asking better questions.
[00:01:30] Discussion on common pitfalls in the types of questions we often ask.
[00:02:30] Exploration of the Guru Question thought experiment and its implications.
[00:03:30] Insights on crafting impactful questions in business for substantial growth.
[00:04:30] Closing thoughts on setting big-picture goals to foster innovative thinking and solutions.
