As we know through experience, there is no doubting the fact that asking questions is always good. On the other hand, the experiences of a few has enabled them to be hesitant in doing exactly the same. When we dig deeper to identify the cause, the reasons have mostly been either the lack of satisfactory answer from the respondent or the lack of courage on the part of the questioner. In spite of taking these into consideration, one has to push past boundaries, identify the correct solution and gain as much information as possible in order to move forward.
It is only through experience that we learn what the right question is, who/what it should be directed to and what the right time is to ask, so that, we get most returns on our curiosity. If we ask questions haphazardly, we have a plethora of options/opinions available, getting us more confused, making us doubt the integrity of the source and we know, that is getting us nowhere.
The Right Topic - Say you want to know about the best options for investment. The topics for such discussions would range from Real estate, Mutual funds, Life Insurance Policies, Stock market and so on. However, instead of going to several people with expertise in each of these (which would obviously make it difficult to compare), will it not be better to put all of these topics under one umbrella and say you need a financial investment advice? Therefore, identifying the topic spot-on is of utmost importance.
The Right Source- preferably an expert in the area, gained some real-time experience in the matter and one who is capable of providing an impartial opinion with absolute equanimity. Of course, there are a few who get annoyed when bombarded with a lot of questions and respecting their stand would be a wise option. However, it is not the case with the inquisitive minds. After all, knowledge grows when shared, right? With respect to example referred above, as a result of identifying the most apt topic as Financial investment, you would easily identify the first go-to person to be an Investment Adviser or a Financial Planner.
The Right Mode/Time - Email / telephone / face-to-face - is just directly deducible from the amount of time we have on hand, the kind of interest we have in getting the answer as well as the kind of insights one requires. We understand better if the session is interactive, however, we get a deeper understanding in one coherent flow, possibly with graphics, when it is written / one-sided at a time. It is also important to value the time of the respondent (which directly affects the answer) and choose the mode accordingly.
To sum it up, first, identifying the most relevant topic, then finding the closest relevant source and finally, identifying the correct mode/time of shooting the question as per your need should be the way to go.
Eventually, to the questioners, i'd like to say -
No question is a stupid question if you ask it wisely...
and to the respondents, i'd like to say -
No question is a stupid question if you dare to answer it!
So, Go! Quench your curiosity buds! Good luck!
It is only through experience that we learn what the right question is, who/what it should be directed to and what the right time is to ask, so that, we get most returns on our curiosity. If we ask questions haphazardly, we have a plethora of options/opinions available, getting us more confused, making us doubt the integrity of the source and we know, that is getting us nowhere.
The Right Topic - Say you want to know about the best options for investment. The topics for such discussions would range from Real estate, Mutual funds, Life Insurance Policies, Stock market and so on. However, instead of going to several people with expertise in each of these (which would obviously make it difficult to compare), will it not be better to put all of these topics under one umbrella and say you need a financial investment advice? Therefore, identifying the topic spot-on is of utmost importance.
The Right Source- preferably an expert in the area, gained some real-time experience in the matter and one who is capable of providing an impartial opinion with absolute equanimity. Of course, there are a few who get annoyed when bombarded with a lot of questions and respecting their stand would be a wise option. However, it is not the case with the inquisitive minds. After all, knowledge grows when shared, right? With respect to example referred above, as a result of identifying the most apt topic as Financial investment, you would easily identify the first go-to person to be an Investment Adviser or a Financial Planner.
The Right Mode/Time - Email / telephone / face-to-face - is just directly deducible from the amount of time we have on hand, the kind of interest we have in getting the answer as well as the kind of insights one requires. We understand better if the session is interactive, however, we get a deeper understanding in one coherent flow, possibly with graphics, when it is written / one-sided at a time. It is also important to value the time of the respondent (which directly affects the answer) and choose the mode accordingly.
To sum it up, first, identifying the most relevant topic, then finding the closest relevant source and finally, identifying the correct mode/time of shooting the question as per your need should be the way to go.
Eventually, to the questioners, i'd like to say -
No question is a stupid question if you ask it wisely...
and to the respondents, i'd like to say -
No question is a stupid question if you dare to answer it!
So, Go! Quench your curiosity buds! Good luck!
2 comments:
Excellent Blog!!
Thank you Niladri! Appreciate it.
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