How to get what you want

Ask.

It's that simple.

Every successful person is a professional asker.

They ask for introductions to people they want to meet.

They ask for feedback on ideas.

They ask for opportunities that don't exist yet.

They ask until they get what they need.

You're waiting for someone to offer what you won't request.

Every day you don't ask is another day you stay exactly where you are.

Be specific about what you want.

Not "Can you help me with my career?"

But "Can you introduce me to someone in marketing at your company?"

Think about it, write it down, understand it why it is you want this.

Truly understand and believe that you will get a yes.

Then ask with complete confidence.

Just ask.

Most people respect you more for asking than for staying silent.

The worst thing that happens is you end up exactly where you started.

The best thing that happens is you get everything you want.

Those are pretty good odds.