Stupid questions? [part 1]

Usually, when I’m stuck on something big in life, it’s for one of two reasons: - I don’t know what I want. I’m blank. - I want everything and so I’m overwhelmed by options. I hate being stuck. When things aren’t clear… it generally leads to busywork, stress, analysis paralysis, etc. Fortunately — because I’ve built my business around helping creative professionals get un-stuck — I’ve learned a thing or two about focus and clarity… There are a handful of ways that actually work for getting clear. Let me share one of my favorites with you. Something my 3rd-grade teacher always said was that there are no stupid questions... However, after 13 years in business, I’ve also learned that not all questions are created equal. A good question can go a long way to getting you to a great answer. (Side note… I have a long, running note on my phone with hundreds of questions on it… questions about business, life, relationships, goal setting, and more. Some of them I’ve gleaned from other people and some of the questions I’ve written myself.) Let’s just say that if you are looking for answers, it helps to start with a good question or two. Every year, around this time, I have a handful of good questions that I ask myself. And for the past 10 years I’ve slowly refined and iterated on those questions. (They’re inside [this little workbook](.) With [good questions already prepared](, it’s a big part of how I get and stay “un-stuck” throughout the year. It’s how I…. - Turn fuzzy ideas into clear plans. - Prioritize and simplify instead of overthinking. - Set a direction for myself so I don’t get distracted. - Identify what to say “NO” to (guilt free). What are some of your favorite questions? LMK so I can add them to my running note. 🙂 — Shawn P.S. If you want the same workbook of questions that I use every year at this time, you can get it right now. You’ll find it [here](. P.P.S. Tomorrow I’ll tell you one of my other favorite ways to get clear. [In-Depth App Training for Power Users]( To unsubscribe, click [here](. Blanc Media, 714 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030, United States