How to ask for what you want
- Articulate what you want → Get clear on what you want to happen and why you want it.
- Ask for what you want → Don’t expect others to read your mind. Ask clearly and directly, while being open to their response.
- Accept the response → Sometimes you won't get what you want. Treat it as an opportunity to get curious, iterate and try again.
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