Someone asks me, “What do you do?” After I answer the question, what questions (impactful or otherwise) can I ask that would evoke an emotional response to move things forward?

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Last updated: 20 Nov, 2019

One option: ask a question that relates to what you told them you do. eg: On a scale of 1-10, how confident you that you are going to achieve your goals?

Another option: ask any question from MISC list: eg: wWhat are things in your life that you are most passionate?

Another option: ask any of the Ideal Life Questions. eg: Tell me about your Ideal Life... wWhat does it look like?

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