Asking for what you want is a very powerful skill that doesn’t need to be saved for “big” things. It’s also a skill that few of us are good at. Since childhood, we’ve been taught that it’s rude to ask. Yet human beings aren’t evolved enough (yet) to be able to read people’s minds, so how are others going to know what we need or want if we don’t ask? However, there is a responsibility in asking for what we want. We need to be willing and able to accept a “no” without getting upset, taking it personally (even if it is), or making others feel guilty for having their own wants and needs. In other words, we need to be unattached to the result.You can ask for anything, from lower interest on your bank loan, to seconds on dessert, to appreciation and approval for a job well done. They might say “no,” but if you don’t ask, you are saying “no” for them. So stop wishing, and start asking! Ask for what you want at least once a day, every day this week.

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