60-Second Strategy: Ask 3 Before Me
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If you’re like most people, you tend to do what you’re told. Unfortunately, this often means not asking questions and taking the time to understand what you’re being told. Incorrect decisions can lead to ruined relationships and lost opportunities.
To avoid these pitfalls, here’s a “60-Second Strategy: Ask 3 before me.” It’ll help you get started on the right foot and create better, smarter decisions down the line.
1. What are the benefits of the decision?
Before making a decision, ask yourself about the benefits. What are the benefits of the decision for the person you’re talking to? Are they happy with the decision? Do they feel like they got what they needed?
2. What are the potential consequences?
Before making a decision, ask yourself about the potential consequences. What are the potential consequences of the decision? Are they happy with the consequences? Do they feel like they got what they needed?
3. What is the best way to go about achieving the consequences?
Before making a decision, ask yourself the best way to achieve the consequences. What are the best ways to achieve the consequences of the decision? Are they happy with the consequences? Do they feel like they got what they needed?
These are just three examples of the “60-Second Strategy: Ask 3 before me.” By asking these questions, you’ll be able to make better, smarter decisions down the line.