It amazes me sometimes what people are willing to ask for. Especially when it’s not a charity case or someone in need. When it’s just someone asking for help to do something they want to do as opposed to something they need for survival.

To be honest – I used to get very angry when I saw stuff like this. How could that person have the audacity to ask for what seemed to be a hand me out?

You Cannot Receive What You Don’t Ask For

See, here’s the thing. I grew up very independent. Really didn’t have a choice. Started working off the books at 14 years old, was buying my own school schools at 16 and bought my first car at 18 all on my own.

This is how the world worked, atleast so I thought. I never asked for anything. You either earned it or you did not get it. Simple, straightforward.

However, there were times in my life when I needed help. There were times in my life when I felt I deserved more compensation for my efforts.

In the end – I did not receive it 99% of the time and the main reason is because…..

I DID NOT ASK

This is something I realized a few years back.

IF YOU WANT SOMETHING....

Sometimes you just need to ask for it!

• Doesn’t matter how hard you work
• Doesn’t matter how dire your situation is

If you don’t ask for something then how will you ever get?

If you don’t ask for something how will you achieve your goals?

If you don’t ask for something how will you achieve your dreams?

Not asking is something that can actually hold you back.

There is a distinct difference between being humble and being undervalued.

Don’t be afraid to ask for the things you believe your worth!

Ask and You Shall Receive - must be an ancient proverb for a reason

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Regards,
Mitchell J
@scaredycatguide