170: How to Ask Questions Like an Award-Winning Podcaster | Feedback Friday

Mar 8, 2019

This conversation covers some awkward moments, like recovering from sending a questionable message to a roommate. It dives deep into the struggles of forming lasting friendships and managing finances as a couple. Jordan emphasizes the power of asking the right questions to get valuable insights from successful people. The hosts also share tips for networking when moving to a new city and discuss the importance of early investing and compound interest for financial growth. Lastly, they address the nuances of career transitions and the weight of burnout.

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ADVICE

Honesty is the Best Policy

Be honest with your roommate about the accidental message.
Use it as an opportunity to address underlying issues openly.

INSIGHT

The Danger of Avoiding Conflict

Non-confrontational people often express dissatisfaction indirectly.
Avoiding conflict can damage relationships long-term.

ADVICE

Be Proactive in Friendships

Take initiative and actively follow up with people.
View it as a filtering process; those who don't reciprocate get cut.

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You accidentally sent your roommate a message meant for someone else in which you were indirectly complaining about them. Is there a way to gracefully recover from this faux pas?
Even though you seem to hit it off when meeting new people, you can't seem to form close friendships and make them stick. What's missing from the formula?
As a young couple about to embark on a life of wedded bliss, what's the fairest way to handle finances from the start -- especially when one person makes considerably more money?
Here's Jordan's strategy for investing money with compound interest.
If you could ask only one question of a person you perceive to be successful, what would it be -- and from Jordan's perspective as an interviewer, how should you ask it?
What are some unexpected things you can encounter when moving to a new city -- especially when you feel like you haven't prepared enough in advance for the changes immediately ahead?
What's the best way to heat up cold contacts into bona fide network connections?
Is it worth it to stay at your current job for another eight years to secure your retirement finances, or is now the time to take on your own business venture?
Though you relocated three years ago for a job you still consider decent, you miss family and friends back home. What are the pros and cons of moving back now?
Life Pro Tips: [Jason] Treat the halfway point on your gas tank as empty. [Jordan] Use Rebump for a 33 percent better response rate with your emails.
Recommendation of the Week: Abducted in Plain Sight
Quick shoutouts to Taylor Moser and Rick!
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