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1 | Group 1: Personal History & Identity. These questions help you explore family, upbringing, heritage, and formative life experiences. | |||
2 | What country outside of the United States are you most connected to? | |||
3 | What picture, smell, or event reminds you of your childhood? | |||
4 | Do you feel your childhood was happier or less happy than most other people’s? Why? | |||
5 | What is a valuable characteristic you've gotten from your parents or other family members? | |||
6 | In what ways are your parents or family members proud of where you are in life? | |||
7 | How do your ancestors show up in your life? | |||
8 | How did you get your name? Is there some meaning to it, or connection to family history? | |||
9 | Do you believe you would be a good parent? Why or why not? | |||
10 | What’s one of the most physically painful things that ever happened to you? | |||
11 | If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be? | |||
12 | Who do you consider as a role model? Why? | |||
13 | What is one of your favorite unimportant things about you? | |||
14 | What was the worst job you ever had? | |||
15 | What is one of your most treasured memories? | |||
16 | What was your least/most favorite food as a child? How about now? | |||
17 | What is the greatest accomplishment of your life so far? | |||
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19 | Group 2: Values, Beliefs & Aspirations. These questions dig deeper into philosophical reflection, self-improvement, goals, and personal worldview. | |||
20 | If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be? | |||
21 | If you died today, is there something you would regret not having done? | |||
22 | Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it? | |||
23 | What would you do if you had no fear? | |||
24 | What is the title of the current chapter of your life? What would you like the chapter title to be for the next five years? | |||
25 | What crossroads are you at? | |||
26 | What scares you the most about growing old? | |||
27 | What do you value most in a friendship? | |||
28 | If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know? | |||
29 | Is there something you said yes to in the past that you no longer really believe in? | |||
30 | What advice would you give your much younger self? | |||
31 | If you could choose to have more time or more money (but not both), which would you choose? Why? | |||
32 | If you were granted a wish to successfully publish a book, what kind of book would it be? | |||
33 | If you were independently wealthy and didn't have to work, what would you do with your time? | |||
34 | Would you like to be famous? In what way? | |||
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36 | Group 3: Lifestyle, Interests & Experiences | |||
37 | What is your favorite restaurant? | |||
38 | If money and time were no problem, what would be your ideal vacation? | |||
39 | What would constitute a “perfect” day for you? | |||
40 | Describe the best class you've had so far. What made it great for you? | |||
41 | What are the most useful apps you use on your phone? | |||
42 | What is one of your favorite books you've read or movies you've seen? | |||
43 | What is one of the favorite or most memorable gifts or experiences you've ever given someone else? | |||
44 | Focused on what people enjoy, how they spend their time, and what they’re curious or passionate about. | |||
45 | What is something about you that even some of your friends don't know? | |||
46 | If you could have a superpower of flying or of being invisible, which would you choose? | |||
47 | What is the closest you've been to somebody famous? | |||
48 | Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest? | |||
49 | If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would you choose? | |||
50 | If you could eat only one color of food for the rest of your life, what color would you choose? | |||
51 | If you were limited to the same meal for lunch for the next three months, what would it be? | |||
52 | What would be your favorite appetizer to order at a restaurant? | |||
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54 | Connection, Community & Self-Awareness | |||
55 | A non-profit gives you $30K to give away—what do you do with it? | |||
56 | If you died today, is there something you would regret not having done? (also fits in Group 2) | |||
57 | For what in your life do you feel most grateful? | |||
58 | What is one of the best pieces of advice you've been given? | |||
59 | What do you value most in a friendship? | |||
60 | Find three things you have in common with your partner / group members | |||
61 | Can you be yourself where you are and still fit in? | |||
62 | These are socially and emotionally intelligent questions aimed at increasing connection, empathy, and awareness. | |||
63 | Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why? | |||
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