Forward
“What do you most hope for your children, grandchildren, or the young people closest to you?”
Tips for asking
Not success, exactly — the more particular thing.
Listen for
Have you ever told them this in plain words?
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“What's the most important thing your parents (or those who raised you) tried to pass on to you?”
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“What's a piece of advice you've heard yourself give more than once that you'd like to write down properly?”