The quality of any conversation depends on the quality of the questions you ask.
The right kind of questions can reveal a lot about a person. Asking the right question is a gift to others.
Most of our thoughts are random, and more than 90% of the thoughts are repetitive. Asking yourself good questions can help you organize your thoughts.
Here are some of the questions you can ask to learn more about a person:
Feynman Technique
How would you teach this to a student in sixth grade?
It’s easy to explain things in complicated words but when you are pushed to explain to a sixth grader in simple words, you will need to distill it down to its core. You will find the gap in your learning. It’s a great way to understand the concept thoroughly.
Amazon’s working backward method
What would the press release of this product say?
You can apply this method of questioning in other fields as well. For example, what would you want your life to look like when you are 80 years old?
Starting with a clear vision of the desired outcome helps teams maintain focus and alignment throughout the development process. It provides a roadmap for decision-making and prioritization, reducing ambiguity and increasing efficiency.
Parkinson’s Law
How would you achieve your ten year goal in six months?
Parkinson’s Law suggests that if you give yourself a certain amount of time to complete a task, you will likely use up all of that time, even if the task could have been completed more quickly. This phenomenon occurs due to various factors, including procrastination, perfectionism, and the tendency to prioritize less important tasks when time is abundant.
Joe Rogan’s Razor
What would you do if a movie was to be made about you and you were the hero of the movie?
Considering what you would do as the hero of your own movie can help clarify your values and priorities. It prompts you to think about the actions you would take and the principles you would uphold in various situations, revealing what matters most to you
Inversion
What is the worst thing I can do in this situation?
Inverting problems forces you to think creatively and consider alternative solutions that you might not have otherwise explored. By challenging conventional thinking, inversion can spark innovation and lead to breakthrough ideas.
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