Summary: The Question Behind The Question

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Lauren Hooks
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QBQ! The Question Behind the Question

The Question Behind the Question is a book that begs the question of personal accountability. Too often we go through life without power because when things happen we look to point the finger. This book empowers the individual by seeking to change the way that we respond. When we take matters into our own hands we can determine our own reality.
Throughout the text, the author shows us how much power the words that we use have over the outcome of any situation. Words like “When, Who, and Why” unknowingly create an outcome that is seemingly out of our hands. With these words we seek to remove the problem from ourselves or put it off until later which can be very dangerous. When using the word “Who” we seek to place blame on someone else. The word “When” seeks to buy time which will eventually be wasted through procrastination. The word “Why” lives in the past and acts as if we are helpless to do anything about the problem now. Words like “What” and “How” are the first steps to solving a problem which will make you a more productive individual. …show more content…

Seeking to blame in any situation renders one powerless in the problem solving process. Instead we must focus on asking questions that contain “I.” If there is an “I” in the question, then only I can solve it. Frequently there are road blocks in life that we cannot destroy. The successful person concentrates on what I can accomplish as opposed to what “They” have done to stop me. Successful individuals seek only to make progress in spite of whatever may get in their way. Continuous forward movement, no matter how big or small, is what will get you to the finish

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