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In 10th grade science, Coach Lund was our teacher. I loved the class.

Chemistry, in particular, was always a favorite. I didn't take it in college because of the horrible pre-med stories I heard and I wanted to have fond memories of it forever.

Because I loved the class, loved to learn, and was curious, I asked a lot of questions. A lot of questions.

My classmates did not love this. They dubbed me the "question asker."

But, that's me: a question asker. How else can you learn? And I love learning.

This serves me well on some fronts (not all--ask my husband about that another time).

For example: depositions.

I live for them. If I could take depositions all day, every day, I would, without hesitation.

Depositions are questions--a conversation, a time to learn, a time to corner the facts and poke holes in the other side's case.

One question + One answer = another question, and another. Getting to follow the leads wherever they go, while also trying to target questions to get at the nuggets that help my client(s)--so fun. Really.

Another example: client pitches and business development.

It all boils down to a conversation and a chance to learn--about the other person, the other company.

Asking questions and turning their answers into more questions, as a way to learn and figure out how my firm (and I) can serve their needs, delightful.

In high school--and in law school (another topic for another day)--I asked questions. I loved to learn, so I asked away. But, I sometimes hesitated. I often worried about others' perceptions of me and my questions.

I try to push that away now. Asking questions is who I am. It is what I do. And, most times, it serves me (and my clients) well.

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