TIP: Asking profound questions is a skill every effective dad needs. Such questions can reveal inner motivations and dreams. They can solve problems, analyze risks, and express leadership. Like an intricate brass key, a profound question can unlock your child's or spouse's mind and heart, hopes and dreams.
Here are some profound questions to start your list. Add your own.
- Is something heavy on your shoulders today?
- Right now, what brings you 80% of your joy? What causes 80 percent of your frustration, tension or pressures?
- What do you think I misunderstand most about you?
- If you had all the time and money needed, knew that you couldn't fail, and were free to choose to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
- I've got __ of time right now, how could I spend it in helping you?
My thanks to Bobb Biehl for teaching me about profound questions.
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