💡 CheatCode #32: Be the Most Curious Person in the Room
Great questions open more doors than great answers.
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." — Albert Einstein
Most people walk into conversations trying to prove what they know.
The problem? That makes the conversation about them — and people rarely remember what you told them. They remember how you made them feel.
Curiosity flips the dynamic. When you ask insightful questions, you shift the spotlight to the other person — and that’s when they open up, share more, and connect with you on a deeper level.
Related study:
A 2017 Harvard Business School study found that people who asked more follow-up questions were rated as significantly more likable and were more likely to be offered future opportunities, regardless of their perceived expertise.
(Source: Harvard Business Review, “The Surprising Power of Questions”)
Why it works:
✅ People love talking about themselves — it triggers the same brain regions as rewards.
✅ Curiosity uncovers insights you can’t find in books or Google.
✅ When you ask better questions, people often assume you already understand more than you do.
Today's Challenge:
In your next conversation, resist the urge to talk about yourself. Ask at least 3 follow-up questions to every answer you get — and watch how the dynamic changes.
Final Thought:
Answers impress for a moment. Curiosity builds connections that last.
”Your 1% edge today might just be one great question away.”
- 1% CheatCode