Ask Ask Ask

”You’ve got to ask. Asking is, in my opinion, the world’s most powerful and neglected secret to success and happiness” – Percy Ross (Self-made Millionaire & Philanthropist).

History is filled with examples of incredible riches and astounding benefits people have simply by asking for them. Yet surprisingly, asking, one of the most powerful success principles of all is still a challenge that holds most people back. Asking may secure information, assistance, support, money, and time that you need to fulfill your vision and make your dreams come true.

Why are people afraid to ask? They are afraid of many things such as loss of dignity, looking needy, looking foolish, and looking stupid. But mostly, they are afraid of rejection. They are afraid of hearing the word NO. The sad thing is that they’re actually rejecting themselves in advance. They’re saying no to themselves before anyone else even has a chance to.

Don’t assume that you are going to get a no. Take the risk to ask for whatever you need and want. If they say no, you are no worse off than when you started. If they say yes, you are a lot better off.

Just by being willing to ask, you can get a raise, a donation, a room with an ocean view, a discount, a free sample, a date, a better assignment, the order, a more convenient delivery date, an extension, time off, or help with the housework.

There’s a specific science to asking for and getting what you want or need in life.

Ask as if you expect to get it.

Assume you can.

Ask someone who can give you.

Be clear and specific.

Ask repeatedly.

Kids understand this success principle perhaps better than anyone. They will ask the same person for the same thing over and over again without hesitation. They eventually wear you down.

The story was told in People Magazine about a man who asked the same woman more than 30 times to marry him. No matter how many times she said no, he kept coming back-eventually she said yes.