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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

People love to talk about their childhood; asking subtle questions about their past can help you connect with them on a deeper level.

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"These LAWS OF POWER Will Change Your Future!" | Robert Greene

@ Lewis Howes

"These LAWS OF POWER Will Change Your Future!" | Robert Greene

10/09/22

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

To understand someone's secret desires, listen deeply to their childhood experiences. This can reveal a lot about their current needs and wants.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

When asking spontaneous questions to trained speakers, use the power of 'why' to dig deeper and encourage more authentic responses.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Asking someone for advice can change the dynamic of the conversation, leading to richer and more detailed information from them.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Using questions in your presentation engages the audience and creates a conversational atmosphere.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Ask users about their past experiences with problems rather than hypotheticals to gain better insights.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Having children can reveal how similar they are to you in personality and knowledge, highlighting that the gap between generations may not be as large as we think.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

To build rapport, let others do most of the talking; this makes them feel valued and allows you to learn more about them.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Steer conversations away from hypotheticals and back to specific user experiences to gather useful insights.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Asking questions that startle us can lead to profound insights and personal growth, even if the answers are scary.