๐ก The Power of Questions: The First Step to a New World
Questions are not just about satisfying curiosity; they are doors that lead to new worlds. Good questions trigger thoughts and actions, moving both our minds and bodies. Only by asking the right questions can we obtain meaningful answers.
๐ค Our Habit: A Mindset Focused Solely on Answers
Many people focus solely on answers, evaluating whether they are correct based on personal standards. However, instead of fixating on whether an answer is right, we should reflect on the question itself.
- Recognizing Differences
- “Different”: “I think differently from you” โ Acknowledging differences creates new perspectives.
- “Wrong”: “I think you are wrong” โ This expression often leads to arguments and closed-mindedness.
Recognizing differences helps us gain new viewpoints, while pointing out whatโs wrong tends to shut down meaningful conversations.
๐ฌ The Twist of Questions in the Movie โOldboyโ
The movie โOldboyโ powerfully illustrates the importance of questions. Its subtitle, โ15 Years of Imprisonment, 5 Days of Pursuit,โ encapsulates this journey.
- Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik)โs Questions
- “Who imprisoned me?”
- “Why was I imprisoned?”
โ These closed questions lead to confined thinking and a limited mindset.
- Lee Woo-jin (Yoo Ji-tae)โs Realization
- “Youโre asking the wrong question. You canโt get the right answer from the wrong question.”
- “Why was I released after 15 years?”
โ Open-ended questions expand thoughts and lead to new interpretations.
This film emphasizes the idea that “even questions can be wrong.” The moment we change our perspective, our thinking broadens.
โ The Questions We Ask Ourselves
In our daily lives, we ask countless questions:
- To the people we meet
- In the situations we face
- To ourselves
However, many of these questions fail to reach the core and sometimes lead to self-doubt.
- “Why did this happen?”
- “Why did things turn out this way?”
- “What should I do?”
While these questions may seem natural, not all questions are valid. Sometimes, the problem lies in the question itself.
๐ Change the Question, Change the World
When we change our questions, entirely new perspectives emerge.
- We get closer to the essence of issues
- A shift in perspective occurs
Before searching for the correct answer, ask yourself:
“Is this the right question?”
๐ Taking Action: Applying the Power of Questions in Life
- Doubt
Question what youโve always believed to be true.- “The Earth is fixed in place!” โ Are you absolutely sure about that?
- Evaluate the Question
When faced with a question, first ask, “Is this the right question?” - Challenge Your Beliefs
Reassess what youโve firmly believed to be true.- “What if what I thought was rightโฆ isnโt?”
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