Happier with Gretchen Rubin A Little Happier: What Happened When Steve Jobs’s Question Was Dismissed.
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Jul 14, 2025 Explore the Four Tendencies framework, unlocking the secrets behind how we respond to expectations. Discover the powerful story of Steve Jobs, a renowned Questioner, whose significant question was brushed aside—leading to unexpected consequences. Delve into the importance of engaging inquisitive minds meaningfully and how neglecting their queries can shape their beliefs and decisions. Personal insights and relatable examples enhance the conversation, prompting you to reflect on your own tendencies.
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Steve Jobs as a Questioner
- Steve Jobs exemplified a Questioner personality who needs answers and respects thoughtful engagement with questions.
- Answers like "we've always done it this way" won't satisfy Questioners.
Coach Ignored a Questioner Child
- A friend who is a Questioner quit youth soccer after a coach ignored his request for goalie-specific drills.
- The coach refused to explain the reasoning, which led the friend to stop playing forever.
Steve Jobs' Childhood Question Ignored
- As a child, Steve Jobs questioned why a loving God would allow innocent children to suffer, but was told not to worry.
- This unsatisfactory answer made Jobs stop attending church permanently.