Every so often – maybe even every day – it’s worthwhile to ask yourself questions. OK, I ask myself questions all the time, you’re probably saying. Some are small, everyday questions. What do I want for dinner? Will it rain? Some are larger. What’s my next career move? Am I happy?
What are the questions that matter? Some questions will serve as an internal guidance system. What am I feeling? What do I want in my life? How will I create that?
Some questions create structure. What are the boundaries that matter? How can I develop a work plan? How will I know when I’ve reached my goals?
At a recent conference, Suzy Welch, author of 10-10-10, shared three questions she asks herself on a regular basis:
1. What would make me cry from regret on my 70th birthday?
2. What do I want people to say about me when I’m not in the room?
3. What do I love or not love about my upbringing?
I love these questions. They help me explore my values. What are your answers?
Happy New Year…
Good questions…will have to think about that…
Yes, life grows according to the questions we ask. When I read question # 2 though, I have to admit that what comes to me is another question. . . “Why should I care about what people say about me when I’m not in the room?”
Yes – your response is right in line with The Four Agreements.On the other hand, holding that question might help me be my best self.