About this quote

Keep asking why and use the answers to expose where real work is needed. Stop taking easy explanations - face the gap and act on it. What assumption are you protecting right now?

When to use it

• Before you build a product feature, list the assumptions and ask why until you find the weak ones, then fix them.
• In meetings, push with direct questions instead of accepting vague plans—demand clarity and ownership.
• If your career feels stalled, write three hard questions about your choices and answer them honestly.
• Put the line on your notebook as a reminder: challenge routines that hide poor results and do something about it.