Football coach Bum Phillips once said, "There's only
two kinds of coaches -- them that's been fired and them that's
about to be fired." Now there is an occupation that is familiar
with rejection!
Few things hold people back more than the fear of rejection.
They don't ask for what they need because the answer may be no.
They don't ask their boss for a raise or for more time off. They
don't ask for help from people they do not know well. They are
afraid to be the first to say, "I love you." They don't
ask for a better deal or a lower interest rate. They don't submit
that manuscript to be considered for publishing.
In short, they don't let their wants and needs be known,
for fear of being turned away.
But the wonderful truth is this: If you can accept NO for
an answer, you can ask for anything!" When it is okay to
be rejected, you can fearlessly ask for whatever you need.
It is also true that you will not receive if you do not ask.
So don't be afraid to ask! All they can say is NO!
And you may be surprised at the number of people willing
to help. They were waiting to be asked.
What do you need to ask for today?
Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com
is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous
books. Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for
his FREE newsletter of Life, Love and Laughter at http://LifeSupportSystem.com.
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