What if the key to growth isn’t finding better answers, but asking better questions? In this episode, Elizabeth Weingarten shares insights from her book How to Fall in Love with Questions, exploring how embracing uncertainty can lead to greater self-awareness, resilience, and connection. Blending personal stories, behavioral science, and wisdom from poet Rilke, she introduces the idea of a “questions practice” — a mindset shift that helps us navigate life’s toughest moments with curiosity and clarity.
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Topics[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Elizabeth Weingarten
[11:04] The Power of Loving Questions
[15:50] The Biological Need for Certainty
[21:48] The Role of Patience in Asking Questions
[39:18] Questions and the Role of Behavioral Science
[47:57] Desert Island Music
[50:38] Grooving Session: The Value of Sitting With Questions
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