Ask the dumb question

Life, Money and Gratitude # 52 Ask the dumb question

Ever been in a room with someone asking a seemingly dumb question?  I watched one of the wealthiest people I know do this, probably the reason he is wealthy.

Let me describe what happened.

I was at a property closing in a conference room with several people.  There was a particular clause in the contract that was a little vague and the purchaser began to ask some questions.  They went like this:

• I don’t understand, explain it again?

• I still don’t understand. Can you explain it in a different way?

• Can you give me a visual example?

• Still not getting it, can you explain it like I’m ten years old?

• Let me see if I understand you, repeating what he just heard.

This went on until the purchaser understood, no shame.  He was going to continue asking questions until he understood and he didn’t give a damn about what anyone thought about him (thinking he was slow or stupid).  Imagine that.

JUST ASK THE DUMB QUESTION!

Until next time, God Bless and be well. 

M. Joseph Benric is the author of Graduation Gift , A Step-By-Step Guide to Financial Literacy for Young Adults

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