Warm Up

• What activity brings you the most joy?
• Is there a motto or saying that guides your life?
• What is your favorite dish, and what memories does it remind you of?

Growing Up

• What is your earliest memory of growing up?
• Can you describe your childhood home and what made it special?
• What do you remember about your first experience of love?

Work

• What career did you dream of pursuing as a child?
• What profession have you always wished you could have tried?
• What valuable lessons has your career journey taught you?

Defining Moments

• What is a story you've never told anyone?
• Which life accomplishment makes you the proudest?
• Can you share a challenging time in your life and what you learned from it?

Family

• Who were you before you became a parent?
• Where does your family come from, and what do you know about your parents' families?
• What family traditions have been passed down through generations?

Beliefs and Values

• Have you ever been completely wrong about something?
• What is something you think you should have done differently?
• If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?
• What wisdom would you like to pass on to future generations?

Wrap Up

• What is something you'd like to learn or try?
• Of all the changes in the world during your lifetime, which do you think is most important, and why?
• How do you want to be remembered?

You don't need to ask all of these in one sitting. Pick a few that feel right, and let the conversation unfold naturally. The best stories often emerge when there's no rush.

These questions work beautifully on their own—or paired with the Time Travel Companion, our AI that helps you draw out richer stories with personalized questions and follow-ups in real time. Happy storytelling!