Do You Just Ask For It?
If there is something you want, whether big or small, do you just ask for it?
We were always taught in sales, to ask for the sale. You can give an awesome presentation but do you ask for the sale at the end of it? The same theory can apply to life. If there is something you want, do you ask for it? Or do you let pride stand in your way? Or is it fear?
Just Ask!
Many people fear rejection. They would rather not ask for it and stay in their comfort zone. It is probably much easier that way. Some people may not know what they really want. Once you know you can feel more confident asking for it. Some people do not like raising money. They despise asking for it. But if they want to really help out and understand that they will; they begin to ask for it. It can be something simple as a favor: “Could you help me with this?” or “Could you share this for me?”
Do You Ask Too Much?
Of course you can ask too many times. No one likes to wear out their welcome. I’ve been asked many times to follow someone or share something. If it is a reasonable request and something I believe in or relate to I often do and it works both ways. We were not meant to be an island in this world.
I asked some people for a simple share today and most did. It meant a lot for me to have people in the trenches with me come through. And those that did without being asked were even more wonderful. Sometimes you just have to ask for it.
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I ask for help all the time.
Good post! I heard a story one time about a kid that really wanted something so bad but it was out of his reach. His dad came and asked him, "Did you use all of your strength?" The boy replied, "yes daddy" his dad replied, "no son, you didn't you didn't ask me for help!" Some times it takes strength just to ask for help! Great post! Thank you!
Do you always get your answers from asking?
Yes Rusty it does take some strength and courage to ask for things. Sometimes you have to swallow your pride too. Just ask.
Hi! I usually ask for something that I think I really need to, but if I knew that I can make it with my own, I do not ask for it.. I'll do it alone.. Am afraid that I might misunderstood by other..But I know asking is one way to know if they can or not do it for you..
Have a wonderful day!
I do ask if I can't figure it out by myself, if its out of my scope which I'm not good at or if the thing I need is not my own… But yeah, it takes some time to ask it and never goes into action at once… Because mostly I don't like to interfere others and afraid of it… That's my personality I hope…
As long as the best I've remember is asking for my girlie's love…
Cheers…
Thanks for commenting. It's interesting to see how different personalities affect whether we ask for things or not.
Great post and so true! I have only recently learned the power of asking, and it's so amazing how easy it gets once you get a bit of practice. So glad I found your blog!
Thanks Jodi – I appreciate that.
You just ask for it for sure! "You do not have because you do not ask. Knock and the door shall be opened for you." J.C.
Samantha
You got that right Samantha!
I am guilty of not asking for things. I think part of it is pride. I have had some people in my life that make you feel indebted to them if they help you with something. That is not a feeling I enjoy. I do also have a fear of rejection that I am working on. I’m not entirely shore where this came from but I am working on it.
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Oh yes, that is not a good feeling if they make you feel indebted to them. You won’t know about rejection unless you ask though
Hope you can work on that one.
Awesome Post! I try and ask for help all the time, it makes life run smoother when we work as a team instead of trying to do everything by ourselves
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I love this question. I think most people are fearful of asking for something. I am not as much as I use to be. I have learned that if I don’t ask them I will definitely not get what I want or need.
Thanks Cynthia, I just redid this old post. It still holds true today. I think you ask more too as you age.
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