On a daily basis, we ask a lot of questions. some we get answers to and some we don’t. Some we are able to answer by ourselves and some we need people to help us answer. Some we need a high power to give us the answers. Some we understand the answer and some we don’t so we ask further.
Believe me, the quality of questions you ask determines the answers you get, the answers you get determines the quality of life you live.
Questions lead to the various innovative ideas that have shaped our world today… how can we get to fly? The Airplane was Invented. How can we connect the world wirelessly? The internet was born. Questions change the world.
As Leaders, we must imbibe the habit of constantly asking questions. How can I serve my clients better? How can I reach more people? Etc.
My interaction with friends why in NYSC in Katsina state has made me to agree that in life, you dont just venture into anything. Before you do anything, you must put yourself through these questions as i have outlined below:
1. WHAT: What exactly are you trying to achieve? What will be the results if you achieve it? etc.
2. WHY: Why is it important? Why must it be done? Why should people believe in it? Why will people want to pay for it? Why will people want to work for you? etc.
3. FOR WHO: is it meant for? Whose problems will it solve? will it affect positively? are you sent to? Whose message do you have? Who will use it? Who will pay for it? etc.
4. WHERE: Where should it be deployed? Where will it work? Where are your customers? Where your audience? Where are your competitors? Where your partner? Where are your suppliers? Where will your product/service be most effective? etc.
5. WHEN: When will it be required? When should you deploy it? When is the right time? When should it end? etc.
6. HOW: How should you do it? Offline or Online? Wholesale or retail? How should you market? How? etc.
7. HOW MUCH: How much will it cost? How much will it be sold for? How much are people willing to pay for it? etc.
8. WITH WHO: Who do I do it with? etc.
Once you are able to answer these questions concerning anything you want to embark on; a project, a business venture etc. You will have a clearer picture of the end and a better sense of direction on how to get there.
Don't stop asking, don't stop doing! Get ready!
