MFM Mini - A Guide to Asking Better Questions
About This Episode
In this solo episode, Shaan Puri reveals his personal 'question stash,' a collection of high-impact prompts designed to improve social connections, management, and self-reflection. He explains how reframing common questions like 'how are you?' or 'when will this be done?' can break social scripts and elicit more honest, productive responses.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Break social scripts by replacing generic greetings with specific, observation-based questions such as 'What were you doing right before this?' to get people talking.
Improve project estimates by asking 'When would you be surprised if this wasn't done?' to lower pressure and establish an accurate baseline timeline.
Combat inertia in your life and career by regularly asking yourself 'If I wasn't already doing this, would I start doing it today?' to identify sunk costs.