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10 Questions That Will Improve Results in Any Area The only foolish question is the one that was

never asked! When you begin any project, are tryingto make a change in your life, or are face d with a difficult undertaking, the best way to improve your result is to ask th e important questions first. If youare working as part of a team, some questions may need to be asked of others. When working towards an individual goal, you wi ll be the one giving the answers. Ask, ask, ask until you re confident that you have a firm understanding. Don t wait until you re stuck and spinning your wheels. Ask the questions and find the answer s first! Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. Anthony Robbins Questions Why am I doing this? It s important to understand the reason behind anything you undertake.Whether it s a goal, task, habit, or project, why am I doing this? should be the first question you ask yourself. Understanding the reason behind the actions can be a tremendou s motivator. What is the desired outcome? Without being clear about the desired result, you can t plan how to get there. Ide ntify what you re trying to accomplish and exactly what that will look like. Clari ty is key. Vague targets are rarely attained. Defined and tangible objectives ha ve much greater success. When is the deadline and are thereperiodic checkpoints? Know when the action or project needs to be complete. Be aware of any phases or interim deadlines along the way. If you know how much time you have to work with , you can betterplan backwards and set aside the necessary amount of time. What is my role? Understanding your role is crucial. Are you the leader or a worker bee? Are you a researcher or a communicator? Are you a team coordinator or planner?It s importa nt to know which role you play so you can align your actions. If it is an indivi dual undertaking, then you are most likely all of the above. Who is responsible or accountable for which tasks or projects? This is related your role, but in a more specific and tangible way. Determine wh ich specific tasks you are personally responsible for. Know who maintains accoun tability. Perhaps you are the onewhom others are accountable. Define your respon sibilities. Do I have metrics or some form of measurement? Establish a measurement of success, sothat progress can be determined. If metric s are set by someone else, knowwhat they are and if there is any flexibility. What are the possible roadblocks or obstacles? We almost always encounter snags along the way to completion. However, difficult ies can more easily beovercome if we can prepare for them. It s not always possibl e to prepare, complications by their very nature, are frequently unforeseen, but if you at least try to anticipate potential setbacks , they can often be resolv ed quickly. What are the available resources? Be aware of what resources are available. Be cognizant of the number of people i nvolved or accessible to you and their skills. Be honest about the amount of tim e that can be committed. Also, understand if there are financial constraints. How important is this project or task? The importance of any goal or project determines how much attention and effort i t deserves. Higher priority items get moved to the top of the list, while less c rucial tasks can often be pushed back. If a project affects the profitability of a business or the health and well-being of an individual, it usuallygets top pr iority. What can I do to be more effective? Develop strategies to help you be moreefficient and productive. Improve the qual ity of your work by utilizing useful and effective tools. Better organizational

skills greatly enhance effectiveness. Learn to be resourceful. Better Results Asking questions is a valuable tool in every area of business and life. This oft en-overlooked strategy can make the difference between success and failure. When we get clear about what we are trying to accomplish and why, we have a much bet ter chance of attaining the desired result. Likewise, when we align our actions with what isexpected of us, we can better meet our responsibilities. Finally, if we plan and prepare we can best utilize the skills and resources available to u s to achieve the most success.

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