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The Importance of Asking "Dumb" Questions
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Oftentimes, the questions that may seem obvious or "dumb" are the ones that should be asked, as they may be on the minds of many people in the room. Asking questions is an essential part of exploring and discovering a good story.
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The process of storytelling involves finding the right angle to approach a topic and asking the right questions to uncover different aspects of the story.
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Storytelling
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The process of storytelling involves finding the right angle to approach a topic and asking the right questions to uncover different aspects of the story. This approach can lead to multiple episodes, chapters or stories on a single topic.
ChapterThe Importance of Asking "Dumb" Questions
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Malcolm Gladwell emphasizes the importance of asking dumb or obvious questions in group settings because others may be thinking the same thing but are too embarrassed to bring it up.
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Learning
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Malcolm Gladwell emphasizes the importance of asking dumb or obvious questions in group settings because others may be thinking the same thing but are too embarrassed to bring it up.