Why? – It’s not a bad question

I’ve heard it said that if you don’t know your “why”, your “how” won’t make sense. There is a reason behind all that I do – that is my “why”.  I’ve learned to check on my “why” as I walk through this life. This reveals my motives and the location of my heart in multiple…

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How Much?

This is a two-word question that I ask a lot. When I’m at the grocery store or the mechanic shop looking at a repair. How much money does it cost? How much time will it take? How much time do I have? How much more can I take? I think it’s wise to ask questions…

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What Do You Think?

When I’m asked this question, it seems to give me permission to share an opinion. I’m not sure that is what is being asked.  I think I’m being asked the question because of my experience or knowledge. When attorney’s ask questions, they are gathering information. When they are asking questions from a different angle or…

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One Question

When someone approaches me and says, “I want to ask you one question”, I think that there has been great thought in that question.  Andy Andrews always says, “The quality of your answers is determined by the quality of your questions”.  If I want good answers, I must ask good questions.  If I’m trying to…

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When

This is one of those words in the English language that is often used as an adverb, conjunction, pronoun and noun. I use the word a lot with a question mark to determine time or estimated time of arrival (ETA) with my kids. When they are coming for a visit, I like to know when…

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Ask

  This is a short verb that carries a lot with it. It almost involves a question. I’ve been told “Don’t Ask”, sarcastically when I really will not want to know the answer. Asking is implying that I don’t know. Asking can be a teachable moment. This three-letter word can change the entire direction of…

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