Stupid questions

It’s often said, “There’s no such thing as a stupid question.”

Maybe true. Maybe not.

But this is certain: in every situation, there are questions that don’t matter. Questions whose consideration does not help to advance the agenda. Questions that divert from the goal. Questions that distract. Questions that point to unpreparedness, rather than curiosity or useful investigation.

Don’t worry about asking stupid questions. Worry about asking relevant questions. Questions that matter.