When we hear answers we don’t like, we have the right to challenge them. We can reject them and seek an alternative. But uncomfortable questions are a different matter. How would you feel if someone reacted to your inquiries with a straightforward rebuff?

It may feel as if someone’s trying to control you with the questions they ask. But here’s a sure-fire defence: be open, kind and compassionate. You’ll emerge more powerful than ever.

To understand the world you must first understand yourself!