Asking Questions

This is a very good practice.

I would like to add one of my favorite quotes.. "ALWAYS question authority."

If we as a nation followed these simple guidelines perhaps we wouldn't be in a recession...

Brandon Buck

~~~~~ Sounds Silly ~~~~~

I was taught in 5th Grade by my teacher to always look at life as I did that day. She told me that growing old meant growing wise, she said that when I was old-- I'd surely still feel young.

" She was RIGHT! "

Who you select to answer your questions is important. If you are asking technical questions to a person who knows nothing about computers, you're answer will probably be, "I don't know."

This used to happen to me a lot. Now I research the people I need to know in order to get useful information. It saves a lot of time, and my questions are answered to my satisfaction.

Ask questions, but know who you can trust. Experts don't always give honest answers. Every CEO in the world would say they deserve to take home $300M for the work they do. Are they really worth that much money? That all depends on who you ask.

This is very good advice. I ask questions from books and get very good answers but perhaps should ask people more. All three of what I call my billion dollar ideas were the answers to questions. You asked how I could not know who you were when you built all these famous buildings- and I said that all that I knew about any famous building was it's name- then later in the conversation- that if you wanted the power of the name to work for you, then you should put your name on your buildings- and an empire was born out of a business. My pediatrician, whose husband later founded a large HMO asked me why she should help the HMOs expand their practitioner list (which was an earlier suggestion) to make them more money- and I said that if the HMOs are making money from your help then you should be able to figure out a way to make money from it too- never imaging that they would form their own! And when my brother-in-law was working on developing a new ATM model, he asked why people did not use ATMs more- and I replied that when I needed a transaction to post right away, I always went into the bank- which astonished him because the technology was there- they just needed a simple change to the computer program to post transactions in real time!.

So my question is- why don't you ask more questions here? Better yet, why don't you invite me to New York or Mar-a-lago to taste the Trump lifestyle and ask more questions?

Hi,how are you doing ,Mr Trump,I am Jackchim who is one of your Chinese fans.
I definitely convince that asking questions is very necessary and quite important to you.
Exactly,not only it is a habit about leadership,but also it is a key to handle the problem you faced.

I ask a lot of questions, so many in fact it's almost anoying to the person who has to answer ! But, as you say, when you listen carefully to the answers, and also the amount of time it takes to come up with a "smart" one, you can get a very good idea of how the rest of the conversation will turn.

Thank you for the advise, I think you can save a lot of time and energy, especially in business, when you ask questions.

Katina Diep
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

Dear Mr. Trump:
When i read your quote "What am I pretending not to notice" it stirred me so much because I had gotten off track with my focus and i felt rejuvinated to dig back into my passion. I realized, I wasnt alone. Previously I felt like I wouldnt be understood. by anybody. Now I know there isnt a concept probably in the universe that you would not be able to unravel. I feel like I'm on another wave length then other people. Like they just dont get me or they don't want to because I'm driven by the truth and that scares the hell out of some people and can be intimidating. Anyway when I read your blog about staying focused it was llike a kick in the pants for me. I thank you for that.
God Bless the Jewish family you helped, and God Bless Donald Trump.


teresa

I always question authority, and I always question that which is within my observations,

Recently I was told to beware that when you place a property on the market it no longer maintains any sense of privacy and your sense of security can be compromised. Your sentiments and emotions are open season if you leave the contents of your home in tact and realtors blog this property for sale on the open net.

Before placing a property on the market clearly remove all valuables and information from that property to ensure a safer and happier experience and not to enhance the sale of the property itself.

Apparently home insurance does not cover personal property while on the market and in most cases potential buyers have no obligation to pass any security clearance what so ever.

So do real estate agents gleen the same leverage when they enter your home to toy with your every emotion as they size up the contents of your proud home that to them may be simply a piece of trash destine for the web ?

How does a home owner avoid exploitation and maintain their worth and integrity while at the same time trying to sell their home, more over how does the renter protect themselves when the building goes up for sale.

And so as a student I ask do real estate gurus really care about home security or does one simply join the bottom of the food chain when a home needs to be sold ? If Leesa can cut Oracle down to the size of a pea imagine what she could do to you at your kitchen sink while its up for sale and destine for the web.

More over can a renter protest a compromise in security when their home goes to market.

Where can one find guarantees that mean money slashers won't devastate the memory of a home ? Have you ever returned to an old neighborhood where you use to live to find its gone to the dogs ? Who devalued this community, the realtor in a rush to sell or the community victimized by the politics of the day ? Are realtors politicians ? Should realtors be politicians ? Who campaigns for the next President ?

All to often property is rendered just a house void of all human recognition

Property quits being a home.

I can't accept this principal it creates an imbalance of power creating far too many moral issues beyond the scope of this page.
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This is a really important article. Just this week my neighbor shared with me that her son (who was in kindergarten last year) was told that he asked too many questions. In fact the teacher went so far as to say she thought he should be tested for a disability because he asks too many questions. I was stunned and shocked that a teacher would say this. I am a teacher and know that the questions are the cornerstones of childrens' learning. The teacher expressed to this parent that she can't answer all of his questions and to understand that she has a lot of other students to take care of... yaddy yadda. There is no excusing this. I assured my neighbor that her son is smart to be asking questions and to encourage him to continue asking them. But ,damage was done last year, and he became introverted and stopped asking so many questions to accomodate the teacher. Now he may be behind because he did not ask the questions he needed to. This is sinful and happened at a private/christian school.
We now have to find a way to undo what this teacher did. Patience for a kid that has questions is really a joy. You are a blessing to that teacher especially because she knows how she was a small part of your success. I can just imagine how this kid will be a great success; his teacher is missing out on sharing his potential. Thank you for pointing out how important it is to ask questions.

I like to ask questions myself to learn new things. However, you must ensure that you have a knowledgeable group of people around you to learn from their experiences. Networking with like minded investors will achieve an increase in investment knowledge.

Charlie D. from Atlanta Georgia
NoteCost.com

This used to happen to me a lot. Now I research the people I need to know in order to get useful information. It saves a lot of time, and my questions are answered to my satisfaction.

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I like to ask questions too. My qustion is: Why are you such a pompous ass?

Asking questions is healthy , i totally agree. All i want to say is that curiosity works as FUEL .

Great post and discussion since questions are the brain's segue into innovative ideas that many miss. Curious leaders like Einstein did not:-) since questions fueled his sense of wonder and zest for discovery.

At my firm we often often ask two-footed questions for double the dividends, and are amazed at the mind-bending results that follow both in facts and inspiration for growth. Thanks for the inspiration to keep asking in ways that keep us learning!

Insanity

Well the British infused a great deal into the American economy today and its just sad very sad. I watched American tourists speak to a British bloak today and it was a crying joke. First the American had no idea the British just bailed out her stockmarket, second she was mad because she couldn't understand a word the British man was saying, third she was rude as hell to the British man, and fourth she was asking for directions that she rather get from me the Canadian ! Still the Brit maintained good manners.

Shot herself in the foot all by herself, bad manners never fail ? I wonder if the British realize how much the Americans hate to decypher their accent. No bones about it who liked Piers during last year's Apprentice ?

So I scratch my chin and wonder the whole lot can play with their money but at the end of the day they can't stand one another. I didn't find the transaction a very secure investment at all. Time will tell its the bad manners against the good manners now.

By contrast an American couple wanted to see the Canadian Polls today and followed me after work knowing I was about to vote. I told them it was pointless there was security and they would be stopped at the doors. Still they laughed and doubted our security. They couldn't cheat the security what fun.

Now here is funny an American asked me if the RCMP were real.

Absolute ignorance !

Dear Mr Trump,

Curiosity is that not for our PRIVATE LIFE
and for our BREAK!


Best regards
Patrick

patrick.name@gmail.com

This is absolutely true, and on many levels as Mr. Trump says.

Asking questions has two main advantages. One - you get to paint the mental picture of who you are talking to. Even the way that someone answers can reveal things to you that you would not otherwise find out. Two - it is the only way to quickly connect with another person, whether it's for a personal or business purpose. Knowing which questions to ask is the other part of the story, and equally as important. I am also a curious person, and rarely have to force myself to ask questions, as it comes naturally.

On a psychological level, asking questions causes the person to talk about themselves which they would almost always enjoy. Most people don't enjoy listening. Which is certainly a bad thing.

Name the greatest of all inventors. Accident. ~Mark Twain

I believe that asking questions is a key part of the process of becoming successful at any task, in that it enables you to become an expert. Whatever the task/subject, I like to be able to understand it inside out, upside down, back to front.

Take Real Estate, for example. I can walk past any property in my local area and say with confidence what it is worth. That isn't just guesswork on my part - but the result of years of studying the local property market, property listings, auctions etc. The vast amount of knowledge I've gathered enables me to make that informed decision. Knowledge REALLY is power! Best wishes, David.

I thought I was elequent and have a beautiful wordsmith...
But the commentators are leaving some brilliant qoutations....
Love this blog....very informative...and I love that people are sharing and staying true to the concept of...
You teach what you need to learn...

Asking questions. Something people don't do enough of. Besides asking questions of others, it's just as important to question yourself. I'm constantly asking myself questions like - have I done this?, have I done that?, what could be the outcome(s) if this happens?. Questions give you the whole picture.
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TRUST QUESTIONED????

To Mr. Trump

Questions bring knowledge. The more knowledge you have on an issue, the better decisions you can make on that issue. I think questions enable you to read into things more clearly depending on whether the answer was from truth or a lie. This is where trust comes into the question and the questions become more important. I believe that questions can bring more self assurance on what your decision will be.

Here is something to think about....A man who THINKS before he speaks will probably QUESTION before answering.... :o)

What do you think???

Ryan K.

Dear Mr. Trump:
Your article on "rudeness" is the same as Defense Logistic Agency Defense Depot Joaquin Center Bin Section. Here the Supervisor revels in churning and spying with two or more Arburtration Hearings. He said he wanted his "Enforcer" Back as a token black man to intimidate the civil servants. Yes it is alive and well and routinely practiced in federal civil service. Why do you think two-thirds of all federal cases involving those serving in Iraq are Federal Civil Service Cases and most of the time the supervisor is not even a veteran.

Besides rudeness, in my endeavor to work with native Americans to put a "sailability" founded by Chris Mitchel (www.accessdinghy.org/sailability) is communication. Native Americans are distrustfull of Caucasian because of the perennial Past Practice which dose not pertain to the Indian Gaming Commission who are not even citizens of this country.

Maybe, you have a suggestion to get around the Lusieno`-Illiam-Ylacky-Pomos-Cherokees into doing something positive.

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I agree with the author, Donald Trump, that: "Questions can cut to the core very quickly and can ultimately save everyone time." I would like to add that every seasoned Director has to ask his questions during the Board of Directors meetings, because the Boards of Directors operate in a very challenging environment presently. The Boards of Directors have to oversee the significant strategic initiatives, and the only way to do it efficiently is to ask the thoughtful questions, which have to be focused on the business and addressed to the CEO and his management team.

Donald,
I talk to many people internationally - and I find that America is still the most respected Country on earth. Who are you talking to that says they do not respect America ? There are no intelligent people in the world that do not respect America for what we have done and what we are doing now in the world. Donald -If you talk to freaks - your get freak responses - go talk to others outside the realestate industry- not just freaks, OK ?.
Why in the world do you keep verbally abusing the President of the United States ?
You are a traitorous ass hole. Rich, but still an ****.
You are a traitor to demean the leadership of the USA. We do the best we can in any generation . You - yourself- would be a total failure as a leader of the free world. All you can do is attack and critizize. Life is not a TV show. You offend me and millions of Americans on your constant abusive ignorant attacks on the President of the USA.
America and the president are respected throughout the world - by people that can comprehend the world situation and history. Only an imbicile or a traitor would make such outrageous statements abourt President George W. Bush as you continue to make. You ****.
If you think that George W. Bush made mistakes - just wait to see the mistakes the Barack Hussein Obama makes. Or for that matter - the mistakes you would made if you were President of the USA.
You made your fortune on quantifiable realestate and TV simple decisions. You would never be successful on the world stage of subjective judgements of international implications .
I request that you apologize to President Bush for your hateful, jealous comments about his ability and decisions. Please help America , and not try to destroy it with your big mouth. Stick to Rosie - she is not the leader of the free world.
Yes, Bush should not have invaded Iraq so New York City and you could have been incinerated by radical Muslims and the current financial crises caused by realestate executives like you - could have been avoided.
Stop in and visit me in Cincinnati - if you have the guts to explain your traitorous comments .
- Ted Day
Cincinnati

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Mr. Trump,

I would like to explain my confusion in this years election concernig, "Asking Questions"
Many have been asked yet none of them answered. We have persued a honest aproach to a election system that has worked for 200 years, yet this year not one question was answered.

I have read many of your columns and I have agreed with much of what you say and think. Yet I am from a whole different class (middle). One question that weighs on my mind each and everyday while I watch my 401K disapear and our government become more involved in the banking system.

Question: Who bailed out all the Textile workers who lost their jobs and their pensions after giving 20-30-40 years to one company with pride and loyalty?
No One

These are the people who over the past 10 years have lost their homes, retirement and somtimes families. These are the people who were proud of what they did for a living and worked hard everyday and new nothing was wrong until they showed up to work and the door would not open.

These are the people working in fast food restraunts anxiously awaiting 65 so they can draw Social Security yet fearing it will not exist when they reach this point. These are the 70 plus who still work odd jobs or at Wendys because SS does not pay enough to cover their utilities and medical cost.
These are the people who are strong and have never given in to taking anything from the government that they have not worked for.

We are a Textile family and we have witnessed this so many times. We are one of the lucky ones, we still have a job. My husbands has alot of pride in what he does and he enjoys his work. God has blessed us.

Question: The excecutives running AIG and all the other banks and buisnesses that are getting bailed out, Do you honestly think they care about the little man whos industry built this country? Do you think Nancy Pelosi, Hary Reid or Barack Obama is truly going to change anything?
NO, and I am scared.

Yes, you do ask a lot of questions, and you are willing to listen to the answers - even if they aren't exactly what you wanted to hear. Your questions are also well directed as I observed during our brief visit.

I just wanted to point out not all questions lead to learning. Some are intended to interfere with it. I am involved with troubled youth, and often encounter teens who interrupt and ask questions that they do not want answers to - just to redirect and control a conversation or to stall activity. I have also observed people who go into endless loops when they start asking quesitons such as "What if's"

Don't get me wrong, a good "What if...?" opens up possibilities, but it can also be absolute fantasy and totally irelevant to the issue at hand. I do agree well-timed and well-directed questions can simplify and define information.

In marketing I learned one of the key questions to ask yourself - What do you value? This is key because the answer influences every single thing you do. Your values are what motivate your investments of both time and money. Do you value friends, family, respect, intelligence and learning, beauty, pleasure, money, material things, work ethic, freedom, laughter, or something else. If you aren't sure, ask yourself what brings value or meaning to your life. Once you identify these things, rank them in order of importance. These are the things that motivate you.

This also works in motivating other people. Observe what they value, and show them how they can gain it by doing what you need, or buying what you want to sell, and you will usually get cooperation.

Mr. Trump, in your pursuit of information, have you considered asking a few pointed questions of your participants such as "What do you like most/least?" Can this be improved? How? What other training, professionals, etc. would you like offered?