Short Read: How to Ask Useful Questions

Josh Kaufman | 3 minutes

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If you want useful answers, learn to ask better questions. In most cases, you'll need to tailor the form of the question to the type of information you're seeking.

Snippets

I grew up on military bases and saw the full lifecycle of war: the absence of my own father, the death of my friend’s fathers, the silent wounds that linger on in veterans. Anyone who says war isn’t terrible has never been near it.

- Sean Kernan, There Was an Actual Chimpanzee War in the 1970s

The 20-20-20 rule:
Every 20 minutes of screenwork, look at a spot 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

This will reduce eye strain and is easy to remember (or program reminders for).

- Ideopunk, 100 tips for a better life