Truth Seeking Quote by Dorothy Leeds
““If you ask a negative, unanswerable question, you will get a negative, impractical answer. The question you ask determines the focus of your thinking, your focus determines your attitude, and your attitude determines your ability to take action.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown motivational talk, 2020
Asking negative or impossible questions leads to negative, impractical answers; the question shapes focus, which shapes attitude, which shapes ability to act.
In simple terms: Negative questions produce negative answers; mindset follows the question.
Key Takeaway
Choose constructive questions to guide positive action.
Themes
mindset
questioning
focus
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- problem solving
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
cognitive framing
psychology
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What question could you reframe for a better outcome?
- How does your current question limit your actions?
A Different Perspective
If the question is flawed, the answer will be flawed too.
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