There’s a lot you can learn when considering the questions people ask. Questions reveal values, reinforce values and reinforce behaviors. The next time you ask a question consider, what does this convey about what I value?

How are you thinking about thinking? Once you develop a thought system of any kind you live by it and teach it. What thought system have you adopted?

A task gives you a very limited perspective. A strategy allows you to step back and think big picture. Ask yourself, what is the objective and end goal? If your strategy is to increase the number of pickles you eat in a day, you’ll be able to quickly decide that buying 10% more pears is…

Currently, in your uniquely individual situation, what wall, tower, or mountain are you facing? Think deeply and identify the biggest problems. Now think about what you need to conquer the obstacle. This can take 10 minutes, an hour, a week. Once you’ve come up with an answer of what you need, think about what you…

How will I feel on this day a year from now? Currently, I don’t know the answer to that. And I probably won’t know until that day occurs, a year from now. However, I hope that regardless of whatever geographical location, physical condition or mental disposition I have at that time, that I am filled…