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The key to powerful thinking is starting with powerful questioning. Critical questioning is a technique that helps stroke your curiosity and stretch your thinking. Here are three types of critical questions to help you stand out as an analytical and astute listener. Clarification questions. What do you mean by X? What I understand is, is that correct? Could you share an example? Reason and evidence questions. What led you to that perspective? Why do you think that's true? What other information might we need? Implications. What effect would that have? If that happened, what else would happen as a result? What led you to that perspective? Why do you think that's true? What other information might we need? Implications. What effect would that have? If that happened, what else would happen as a result?

We've all been there, saying yes to everything and trying to do it all. A key to productivity lies in the power of saying no. In Greg McCown's book, Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, he shares how instead of automatically saying yes to everything, you need to be intentional and deliberate. Decommit from non-essential activities, distractions, and commitments to make room for what truly matters. But how do you know if something is essential? He shares three questions to ask. Does it align with your values and long-term goals? Will it help you move closer to where you want to be in the future? And does it offer unique value that no one else can provide? If the answer to any of these is no, it may not be worth your time and energy.