At the initial session, I urge the entrepreneur: "Try to formulate your request."
For about twenty minutes, he (or she) shares the story, nuances, and details.
Finally, he looks at me with a questioning gaze, like, "So, what shall I do now?"
Sure, I've got a bunch of ideas itching to be spilled.
But I hold back and ask again, "So, what's the request, exactly?"
The entrepreneur is puzzled. He ponders deeply. Initially, he thought the problem was clear, but now he's not so sure.
Struggling with words, he articulates for the first time what truly bothers him. By asking clarifying questions, I help him better realize why he's here now and what for.
At the end of the session, the entrepreneur warmly thanks me. But why? We haven't even tackled finding a solution yet.
He feels relief and an energy boost for a reason. The precise description of the problem reduced uncertainty. Therefore, his anxiety decreased. Now it's clear where to focus efforts.
"Don't rush to answer an unasked question," my therapist said.
Be patient and reality will unfold before you on its own.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
About me:
As a business therapist, I help tech founders quickly solve dilemmas at the intersection of business and personality, and boost company value as a result.
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