skinny.

Latest / Gifted Underachievers

Fearless Dumb Questions

Yes, even bright, well-intentioned people can display an uncharacteristic ability to ask dumb questions. We do it at work and at home. (And if you do that of your teenaged children, you know what the punishment is for a dumb question.)

In fact, at one of James’s first ghostwriting gigs, the editor’s biggest question was “would you be afraid to ask dumb questions?”

James said, NO! And he was hired.

In this segment, the gifted underachievers discuss why they (and every creative) must be fearless about posing the questions that other people might think are not very bright.

Questions for…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.