120 Good Conversation Starters – Questions To Get People Talking
Want a long list of good conversation starters? Here are 120 good conversation starters to get the conversation freely flowing.
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Here you will find over 120 good conversation starters and questions focused on getting to know people on a deeper level. Test them out today on anyone you want to get to know better today (or you can answer these questions yourself).
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1 – Who are the top 5 people you appreciate most and why?
2 – As you focused on others today, what did you see that inspired you? How so?
3 – What 5 negative self-talk comments come to your mind most often? Why?
4 – How have 3 people inspired you through positive talk and 3 through negative talk?
5 – Describe how a positive person has encouraged you. What did they say and why was it helpful?
6 – Share a story of how you overcame self-doubt to meet a goal. Give details.
7 – Who inspired you most? Which characteristics had the most profound effect on you?
8 – What 5 tips can you give someone who is held back by their fear?
9 – Think of when you were sorting through a painful or uncomfortable time and describe how your experience helped to inspire and strengthen you.
10 – When you need to see yourself from a different perspective, whose shoes do you step into in order to get an unbiased view? What have they seen that you don’t? Give details.
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11 – Describe a time when a strong emotion got the better of your rational judgement. How and why did it happen? What were the results and the lessons learned?
12 – Explain how a stranger inspired you to go beyond the expectations you had for yourself.
13 – What leads you to believe that you either have or can get everything you need to succeed at achieving your most recent goal? Why?
14 – Share a time when you inspired someone else, how it came about and they said to you. Give details.
15 – You can be inspired by negative events or positive events. Give a personal example of each type.
16 – Explain how and why someone made you feel horrible. Explain how and why someone made you feel great.
17 – Among the people you know, excluding yourself, what 3 qualities do most of them need to strengthen in order to become more successful? Explain.
18 – Have you ever changed or thought of changing to be accepted by someone else? Explain why, how, what happened in the end, and how you felt.
19 – What affirmations or mantras give you courage and confidence? Explain.
20 – How did you get to the point where you no longer have past regrets? How did it help?
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21 – What characteristics enable you to inspire and encourage yourself? Explain.
22 – When you feel discouraged or down, what 3 things help to pick you up and inspire you? Give an example of each.
23 – Share a time when you outgrew someone, figuratively. Were your feelings conflicted about what you should do? How and why?
24 – Inspire others with a story of how you learned a lesson the hard way and how learning it in that manner gave you amazing insight you wouldn’t have experienced otherwise.
25 – When you begin to feel stressed, what are the top 5 things that inspire you to relax and release the tension quickly? When is each most useful?
26 – When trying to meet your goal, what frustrates you most? Why? How do you handle it?
27 – How have your friends and connections changed over the years? Of the people who have been with you the longest, what qualities do they have in common?
28 – When you need to quieten yammering thoughts, how do you silence them? Explain.
29 – Explain how you learned to accept yourself and others, as is. How was inspiration instrumental in the process?
30 – What is the most profound lesson you learned about taking small, slow steps? Why was it so enlightening?
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31 – What is your biggest challenge when trying to look at yourself or a situation from a different perspective? How do you cope with the problem?
32 – How and why do you incorporate optimism into your routines and mindset to help you achieve your goal?
33 – Create 2 lists of positive thinking skill. In one, list your strongest positive thinking skills. In the other, list the positive thinking skills that you need to work on and state why.
34 – Many people want to be “normal” in order to fit in. List 5 reasons stating why and how you would like to be more unique and stand out.
35 – Describe a time when you were in a “miffed” mood and the mood showed to the other person. How did or could have your mood given someone the wrong impression?
36 – As a product of your decisions and choices, how do you inspire yourself and others? Explain how it makes a difference.
37 – When you see your excitement towards your goal starting to fade, how do you recover your enthusiasm?
38 – When it comes to inspiring others, why is it so important for you to the “right” things rather than take short cuts? Share a story of how someone took a shortcut and the consequences that resulted.
39 – Everyone feels useless or unworthy at times. What do you do to raise your confidence and self-worth? Why?
40 – List and discuss 5 ways you can help to inspire others in your area. Why does each appeal to you?
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41 – What are your top 5 tips for making progress towards achieving your goal?
42 – Describe how a positive, happy mindset enabled you succeed in achieving your goal.
43 – What was the most difficult part of getting started on your goal? What would have made things easier for you?
44 – What 3 excuses have you used to put off working on your goal? Why? What should you have done instead?
45 – What thoughts and mindset do you need to change to motivate yourself? How?
46 – What concerns keep you from taking the first step to go after what you want? What can you do to make you feel more positive and confident?
47 – How would being more optimistic help you motivate yourself and others?
48 – Do you have difficulty deciding what you want to do? Explain what you think and feel during this process.
49 – Would you rather take 100 small steps or 2 large steps to reach your goal? Why?
50 – Why is it important to work for what you want rather than just wish for it?
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51 – What are the advantages and disadvantages of competing with yourself? Explain.
52 – Do positive or negative motivations tend to work better for you? Why?
53 – Discuss the top 3 qualities that make you more resilient and give examples.
54 – How do you decide if you want something badly enough to see it through to? Share tips.
55 – Why is hard work often preferred over talent by many people? Explain.
56 – In your opinion, when are 3 times when it’s okay to “give up?” Why?
57 – Think back to a past success. How did progress and mistakes affect your experience?
58 – What would the introductory paragraph for your success story say? Why?
59 – What 3 things keep you motivated when you feel like giving up? Explain how.
60 – Share a time when a fear of failing kept you from making progress. How was it a significant point in your life?
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61 – Would you rather succeed without any glitches obstacles? Why or why not?
62 – Haven broken down large goals into mini-goals, which one do you prefer? Why?
63 – What motivational habits have you found to work well for you? Why?
64 – When you need to keep a promise to yourself, what do you do to help you be more accountable?
65 – If you could one answer, would you say that you dislike challenges or you thrive on them? Explain your answer and give an example.
66 – In general, are you the kind of person who waits too long to make a decision or the kind that jumps in too fast? Explain why and share an example.
67 – When you are challenged or run into a problem, what mantra, quote, or affirmation phrase gives your motivation a jumpstart?
68 – When do you catch yourself watching the clock the most? Why and how can you remedy that?
69 – Is it more difficulty for you to be proud of your accomplishment or is it more difficult to stop mentioning your success? Why?
70 – If someone were watching you, what would they probably see that would make them think you MUST be a successful person? Why?
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71 – What was the best lesson you ever learned? Was it a “what to do” or a “what NOT to do” example? Which usually works better for you and why?
72 – When it comes to responding to motivation involving who or what usually has a strong affect and meaning for you? Give an example.
73 – Does or has low self-esteem made it more difficult to see yourself as successful or worthy? Why or why not?
74 – Share an example of a positive motivation and an example of a negative motivation that has worked well for you in the past. Explain why each worked well for you.
75 – At what point during your goal are you most likely to give up – the beginning, the middle, or the end? Why is this time frame more likely for you?
76 – When you set a SMART goal for yourself, do you usually need to adjust it to make it easier or more challenging? Share an example.
77 – What strong emotions usually form the basis of your motivation? Why?
78 – What are your top 3 strong points and what 3 points need the most work?
79 – How do you usually handle obstacles and setbacks when they occur? Explain.
80 – What 2 inner qualities are you most proud of having and how have they helped you succeed?
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81 – In your experience, what is the price of success? How did you come to this conclusion?
82 – What 3 things do you find most enjoyable about making your dreams come true? Why?
83 – What 3 things do you find less enjoyable or rewarding? Why?
84 – What dream do you regret not attempting? Why?
85 – How were you able to build your determination to the point it’s at now? Explain.
86 – Consider all the obstacles you’ve faced. Which one was most problematic? How did you overcome it?
87 – When you fail to meet a goal as stated, how do you encourage yourself to keep trying? Explain how.
88 – Describe two ways you keep your frustration and stress level low as you work through an issue? What tip helps you most?
89 – When you considered making a dream come true, what was the most difficult decision you needed to make? Explain.
90 – Why is it important to be diligent when working on even small goals? Give 3 reasons.
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91 – What advice could you offer others about dealing with challenges? Why is that important in the big scheme of things?
92 – Do you take goal challenges personally? Why or why not?
93 – How does your persistence help to regulate the work you do? Share 3 examples.
94 – Describe a time when you refused to continue trying. Was it the right choice? Why or why not? Explain.
95 – What is the most important thing to remember about completing a task or goal? Why?
96 – How has knowing your personal boundaries helped you develop your determination? Explain.
97 – What type of obstacle challenges and invigorates you most? Why & how?
98 – Describe a time when you underestimated your level of determination. What fueled that enhanced drive to meet your goal?
99 – Think back to the day you made the choice to give your dream a try. What accomplishment has surprised you the most so far? Why?
100 – Who has been your biggest fan or supporter thus far? How has their encouragement strengthened your dedication to seeing this through?
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101 – Think of an analogy that illustrates your philosophy about the best way to achieve your dreams. Explain.
102 – How has your sense of purpose contributed to or enhanced your tenacity? Explain.
103 – Describe how a big problem ended up enhancing your determination and challenging you to achieve more than you originally thought you could.
104 – Under what circumstances is it acceptable to quit? Explain your reasoning.
105 – What questions do you ask yourself when trying to determine if you should continue on your course of action? Why?
106 – In life, what qualities is it most important to have in order to achieve success? Prioritize these by importance.
107 – How long should you try to achieve something before deciding to stop trying? Explain.
108 – List 5 strategies to try in order to advance your progress at least one step toward your goal. Why is making this small advancement import?
109 – When you are unhappy with your progress, what can you do to find more satisfaction? Explain.
110 – What 3 qualities do your role models have in common? Why are they important?
111 – How do you know when you should give up? What are the tell-tale signs for you?
112 – What 3 strategies helped to boost your determination to succeed?
113 – Describe an instance when your self-expectations were too high. What did you do to overcome the problem?
114 – What is your favorite way to practice developing your fortitude? Why is it your favorite?
115 – Many people want to accomplish the same thing as you. What quality gives you an advantage over others? How will it help you succeed?
116 – When is failing to meet a goal, still considered an accomplishment? Explain.
117 – How do hope and perseverance work together to help you meet your goal?
118 – When you are tired of trying, what 3 things help boost your determination to succeed?
119 – Which emotions tend to fuel your willpower? Explain how with examples.
120 – How does reducing stress and negativity help you to increase your tenacity? Explain.
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BONUS 1: How does your mindset affect your ability to go beyond your limits and expectations?
BONUS 2: On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your level of dedication to your commitment? Explain.
BONUS 3: How has fear affected your performance and determination? Explain.
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