If you’ve been around for a while, you’ve probably heard some of my favorite phrases. Ask for what you want. Don’t just take what’s in front of you. Don’t let your doubt make you complacent. But the argument I hear, time and time again, is: But I’m afraid to overstep my boundaries. Because if you’re asking for what you want, there’s somebody you’re asking, isn’t there? Here’s my answer to that: it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. You can’t overstep your boundaries as long as you’re polite. People usually love to talk about their work. If you’re expressing interest in them and their success, and you’re polite about reaching out, 9 times out of 10, they’re going to be happy to hear you out. Ask, don’t demand. A big part of being successful is knowing how to talk to people. Networking is crucial. You’re going to connect with a lot of people, and you’re going to ask them for things. They’re going to ask things of you. Keep yourself open, and people will open themselves up to you. Just learn the art of asking. When was the last time you asked for something? How did you approach it? Let me know in the comments 👇 #asking #work #success #networking #art