The One Question That Shuts College Graduates Down

10 Feb 2026 · 0 min
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In this short coaching segment, the presenter argues that asking recent college graduates the conventional question “What are you going to do?” stifles their motivation and closes off possibilities. Instead, the speaker recommends asking open‑ended, curiosity‑driving questions such as “What energizes you?”, “What problems would you like to solve?” and “What do you want to learn?”. These questions are presented as a way to spark curiosity, prompt proactive behavior, and ultimately lead the graduate toward greater personal clarity about their next steps.

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