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#99: always ask
- “Always ask, but never expect.
Always ask for what you want. Many people are happy to help—if the request is direct and specific. In a surprising number of cases, something remarkable is possible if you have the courage to ask.
Never expect people to say yes. Everyone is busy and balancing multiple priorities. Your request is not their responsibility... See morefrom 3-2-1: How to ask for what you want, the mistake creators make, and letting go by James Clear
Kyle Steinike added
If you just avoid mentioning your idea, you automatically start asking better questions. Doing this is the easiest (and biggest) improvement you can make to your customer conversations.
from The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick