Three ways to ask for help more often

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The recipe for a life changing piece of help is asking the right question to the right person at the right time.

But many of us are so bad at asking for help that it hurts.

We’re held back by embarrassment, reluctance, fear disguised as modesty.
Some people can pull it off alone. I can’t.

All of you are helping me by reading this newsletter, allowing the sponsors to keep supporting me here. (If you haven’t seen yesterday evening’s letter, I recommend checking that one out as well)

Here’s the reality: One person’s help can change your entire life.

And (if you have a good relationship with them) people overwhelmingly want to help you.

Just don’t bungle the ask.

If you’re asking the wrong person for help
Ask if they can introduce you to someone who can help

If you’re the wrong questions
Specificity is your best friend here
Start by asking if they have five or ten minutes to talk

If you’re asking at the wrong time
If you ask for a ten minute chat, they’ll let you know when they can talk.
Kill two birds with one ask and set yourself up for success.

If you need help building the courage or strategy for an ask, reply to this email with your situation and I’ll see what I can do!

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