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The Next Big Idea Daily

S8 E4: Ask Questions (Jonah Berger)

Mar 23, 2023
14:28

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Quick takeaways

  • Asking for advice not only provides useful information, but it also enhances how we are perceived.
  • Follow-up questions in conversations deepen connections and show interest and responsiveness.

Deep dives

The Power of Questions

Asking questions is a skill that unlocks great ideas, critical advice, and building lifelong friendships. Researchers discovered that asking for advice doesn't make us look worse, but it actually makes us look smarter and more competent. People are egocentric and enjoy giving advice, so when someone asks for advice, they perceive the asker as smart for choosing them. The takeaway is to ask for advice when faced with tough problems as it not only provides useful information but also enhances how we are perceived.

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