Most of us may have had an upbringing wherein our parents told us what to do and we weren’t allowed to ask any question. If you are one of people, we cruised on the same ship. However, after age 16, my parents suddenly had a change of heart and began encouraging me and my siblings to ask them why they were making us do what they wanted us to do.
It was the beginning of a healthy dialogue and communication within our family. All of a sudden, chores became responsibilities. We, their children, began to feel like “stock holders” of the corporation called FAMILY. We began to take ownership of the task that was… ENTRUSTED… to us.
Entrusted, as opposed to ordered, is a stronger word. The military special ops unit is required to carry orders without any questions asked. A military general is entrusted to ensure that the mission must succeed. He knows what the mission is because he is able to ask.
At work, at home, wherever you are, when you encounter someone giving you orders or when someone is reading out a memo to you… ask what it’s all about. Ask because understanding what is required of you will give you a better picture of WHY something needs to be done and accomplished.
People who know WHY and know HOW are more likely to succeed than people who only know HOW or only know WHY.
The next time someone tells you to do something. Ask why. For all you know, that person may not know why he/she is making you do that specific task. Then WHY the heck should you be doing that “something” anyway?
Have a great week ahead of you! WHY, because it leads to a more relaxing weekend. And because you deserve it.
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When in doubt, ask. Dont ever assume. Mistakes because of assuming and not asking can be very costly and irreversible.
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