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kayaking is the preeminent flow sport. When you paddle, well, there is the feeling that you are pouring yourself right into and through the river, with no distractions at all, you can weave yourself right into the current. Soloing is the open door for understanding how close to the river you can be.”

The Rise of Superman

Steven Kotler

"Realizing that you have no idea who you are is the beginning of finding out who you are. " ~Jed McKenna

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Lindsay uncovered a study about different approaches to beginning a conversation with a patient. Some doctors used a more general inquiry, such as, “How can I help?” Others used more confirmatory questions, such as “I understand you’re having some sinus problems today?” With the more general inquiries, patients gave longer explanations of their concerns and mentioned more discrete and specific symptoms—so they were more likely to be homing in on the real problem. As an added bonus, the doctors who asked the more general questions also received higher evaluation scores from patients. When you ask the Lazy Question or another, more general opening question, the science tells us, you’re not only more effective, but you’re also more respected.

The Coaching Habit

Michael Bungay Stanier

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