Episode #22 Keep Asking Why

Three Problems

• Some of our daily decisions do not produce the results that we desire.
• We don’t like to ask “Why?” because the question requires us to face reality.
• It’s far easier to say, “because I said so” than it is to thoughtfully consider, “Why?”

Three Principles

• The first essential ingredient to success is perspective, and perspective is identified by first asking “Why?”
• If every organization needs a mission statement, then so does every individual.
• “Why?” helps us to know when to say “Yes” and when to say “No.”

Three Practices

• Practice ‘Why Wednesdays’ by considering these questions at the middle of each week: “Why do I do the things that I do?” and “Are the things that I do producing the results that I hope they will?”
• Reflect at the end of each day by asking, “Why did I do that?” and “Why did I feel that?”
• Explore the motivations and priorities of the people who are closest to you.