tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post6500588812883620753..comments2024-03-27T13:06:58.438-06:00Comments on Harry Tucker - Observations and Musings: The Most Important Question of AllHarry Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-89305736004630181992010-01-06T13:24:44.372-07:002010-01-06T13:24:44.372-07:00Hi Matt,
Thank you for your kind comments. You r...Hi Matt,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments. You raise the excellent point that questions help us to grow.<br /><br />When we stop asking questions, then we do in fact stop growing. In fact, when we stop asking questions, the person to whom we would have directed the questions to stops growing also.<br /><br />Why should we accept that? :-)<br /><br />Take care and create a great day!<br /><br />HarryHarry Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-4653873058709428432010-01-06T13:15:57.796-07:002010-01-06T13:15:57.796-07:00First off, great points brought up by Shannon and ...First off, great points brought up by Shannon and Leonard. I like the "how" question too, and I would agree with Harry that the "why" comes before the "how" (I think, depending on the situation). <br /><br />I find great power in questions. I use them on myself all the time. "Why" and "how" questions come up daily. I believe we should constantly be asking ourselves these questions. I often find myself leaving ceratin social situations and asking myself questions in the car, "Why did he act this way? How did I respond?" ... etc. Questions such as these allow us to grow deeper and have a deeper understanding of things in life. Because of that, I believe we should constantly question ourselves so that we can continue learning. I also encourage people to challenge their faith so that they may grow deeper, or whatever it may be. <br /><br />The examples listed above with the typical responses are shocking, but I have no doubt that that happens. If I recall correctly, emotions over power rational thinking on a ratio of 27:1. I think that sometimes because of this, people fall in love with their ideas, their businesses, and the way they do things too much. In the end, this "love relationships with ourselves" only hurts us. To ask, question, and seek answers grows us. <br /><br />Great blog post. I think this relates to many different areas of our journey. :)Matthttp://entrepreneurenclave.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-59541215121476217282010-01-06T12:43:22.483-07:002010-01-06T12:43:22.483-07:00I can't believe that I spelled journeys as jou...I can't believe that I spelled journeys as journies. :-)Harry Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-28170303296077036382010-01-06T12:17:49.027-07:002010-01-06T12:17:49.027-07:00Hey Leonard,
Thank you for your insightful respon...Hey Leonard,<br /><br />Thank you for your insightful response. I am doubly grateful for how you concluded your comment with your own intention around "Why" and "How".<br /><br />It is important for people to soak up and understand the "Why". Too many times in my business, people skip to the "How" because they perceive that activity trumps productivity. So they go helter skelter without understand the "Why" first, which, had they answered that question first, would have allowed them to focus their "How" intentions.<br /><br />Several people asked me today in private emails why I write these blogs and how I am able to time them so that they always arrive when they need to see them.<br /><br />I think the truth is that our journies, while different in many ways, have many common touch points.<br /><br />I feel compelled to write what moves me. I think other people are mulling over the same question at the same time. Sometimes it only takes one person to raise their hand in order to start a dialog that many wish to participate in.<br /><br />That is my "Why" - because I feel compelled to share my thoughts with the intention of starting an authentic, collaborative dialog.<br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful comments, Leonard.<br /><br />Create a great day!<br /><br />HarryHarry Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-6178141878286753192010-01-06T12:10:34.721-07:002010-01-06T12:10:34.721-07:00Hi Shannon,
Thank you for your kind comment.
You...Hi Shannon,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comment.<br /><br />Your reference to children brings another thought to mind.<br /><br />Children are not afraid to ask these questions and do incessantly in their need to learn and grow. In their early stages, they are also not afraid to answer these questions to the best of their ability.<br /><br />As they grow older, they become more tentative when it comes to asking or answering these questions - wrapping their answers around how they think they will be perceived. They are also taught to ask fewer questions which I believe cripples them later in life.<br /><br />There is much we can learn from children when it comes to authenticity.<br /><br />Take care and create a great day!<br /><br />HarryHarry Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-17673929638229336082010-01-06T11:56:32.723-07:002010-01-06T11:56:32.723-07:00Harry,
Very thought provoking blog. In addition to...Harry,<br />Very thought provoking blog. In addition to the "Why" question, I would add another question which Fritz Perls who created Gestalt Therapy tought to be the most important question for a client. The question is "How?"<br /><br />In addition to the question "Why do you feel depressed?" an additional question can be asked, "How do you maintain your depression?" The first inquiry opens the exploration as to the reasons a person believes something, the Second question, "how" opens doors for action. <br /><br />Your "Why" question challenges a person to think about the underlying causes. (And as we know the underlying causes create the problem.)The "How" then leads to change.<br /><br />So to take one of your examples. Why would a customer buy your product? This offers the opportunity for many reasons i.e improved life, resolves problem, entertains, etc. The next question could be "How could you make your product so that it satisfies and serves more people?<br /><br />The WHY and the HOW can be potent questions to explore and move forward.<br /><br />Why am I writing this? Because I love Harry's blogs and the mental stimulation.<br />How can I incorporate this knowledge into my life? By using the why and the how today.<br />LeonardLeonard Szymczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893729795403461221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-51115341941032101852010-01-06T11:28:26.027-07:002010-01-06T11:28:26.027-07:00This is a very poignant question indeed. I agree ...This is a very poignant question indeed. I agree that it should be asked in every area of your life. Many of us who are parents often ask our children WHY?...WHY did you hit your sister? WHY did you dump that water when you were told not to? WHY won't you do as you're told? We don't often accept the 'because' or 'I don't know' type of answers from our kids. But when it comes to asking ourselves these questions it's much too uncomfortable to answer them even if only to ourselves.<br /><br />Great question, Harry- Now I have to ask myself WHY for a few areas of my life;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286926850100136493noreply@blogger.com