The Anemia Of "Why"

If you want to get more actionable answers, stop asking "Why" questions. That's the theme of this mini podcast.

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Transcript

The Anemia Of "Why"

There may be a weaker, information seeking word than “Why” but, if so, I’m not aware of it.

“Why” is an anemic word and one that has been taught in Journalism 101 since the beginning of time. I believe it’s time to excise the word from the world of reality because it only works in the world of illusion.

Seems to me that the psychological counseling model is based on the premise of why. That’s probably “why” so few people get answers from that model. “Why” attempts to elicit rational answers for irrational behavior. That’s madness!

“Why” will always get you a “spun” answer. We'll never run out of reasons to a “why” question. If you don’t think that’s an accurate statement, ask any teenager why they flunked a specific test. They can create excuses by the truckload, none of which will get you to an actionable answer.

If you’re seeking a lie, ask “why?”

“Why” will get you a story – one that has no information you can act upon. 

If you like getting “cotton candy” answers, keep asking “why” questions because the answers you’ll receive will keep you on the circus grounds for a lifetime – where you’ll be treated to one side show after another, never getting to see the main event.

I hope I’ve sparked enough of your curiosity as to why “why” is a waste of time and a giant delaying tactic towards taking action.

It seems appropriate to paraphrase poet Alfred Lord Tennyson: “Ours in not to reason why, ours is but to do or die.”

All the best,

John