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Youre trying to find new ideas in people. I always think to myself, what question I am least comfortable asking the pers
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"You're trying to find new ideas in people. I always think to myself, what question I am least comfortable asking the person? And then I make sure I ask it early in the interview"

- Chuck Klosterman

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In this quote, Chuck Klosterman is discussing his technique to finding originalities and insights from people. He describes that he constantly asks himself what question he is least comfortable asking somebody, and after that purposefully asks it early on in the interview. This technique allows him to press past his own discomfort and possibly discover something unforeseen or thought-provoking from the individual he is talking to. By challenging himself to ask uneasy concerns, Klosterman has the ability to break through surface-level discussions and dig deeper into the minds of others. This quote highlights the value of being open-minded and willing to get out of one's comfort zone in order to find new perspectives and ideas.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Chuck Klosterman somewhere between July 5, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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