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How Do You Learn to Ask Better Questions

Just ask yourself who is the best listener you know, who is the person that asks the best questions? Spend more time with that person, and when you interact with that person, try to understand how that person is interacting and communicating with you versus just communicating with them.

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How to Ask Better Questions ·

The Startup Chat with Steli and Hiten

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