Hundreds of questions. Written by humans.

The small details of growing up that nobody writes down.

• What was your bedroom like? What did you see when you woke up?
• Who lived in your house? Describe each of them in one sentence.
• What's a smell that instantly takes you back?
• Tell me about a teacher who changed how you saw the world.
• What did you want to be when you grew up at age seven?
• Describe a Sunday in your childhood from morning to night.

The people you chose, and the people who chose you.

• Tell me about the day you met the love of your life.
• What did your parents argue about? What did they agree on?
• Describe the moment you knew you wanted to be a parent — or knew you didn't.
• What's a tradition from your family you wish never died out?
• Who in your family do you most resemble, and how?
• Tell me about a small kindness someone in your family did for you.

The work that shaped your days — and the days that shaped your work.

• What was your very first job? How much did it pay?
• Tell me about a boss who taught you something important.
• What's a moment at work you're most proud of?
• Describe a mistake you made and what it cost you.
• If you could go back, would you choose the same career?

Places that left a mark — even the small ones.

• What's the first trip you remember taking?
• Describe a place you've been that you'd never go back to.
• Tell me about getting lost — really lost — somewhere.
• What's a meal you ate on a trip that you still think about?
• Where do you wish you had gone when you were younger?

What a life has taught you.

• What is one thing you wish you had known at 25?
• What's the best advice anyone ever gave you?
• What do you believe now that you didn't believe ten years ago?
• Describe a hard decision you're glad you made.
• What do you hope your great-grandchildren will know about you?