Ask for No, Don’t Ask for Yes
Ask for Forgiveness, Not Permission.
Timothy Ferriss • The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich
I recently sent an email that I wouldn’t have dared try a few years ago, along the lines of: “I’m planning to start an organization similar to yours; would you consider letting me run yours instead?” The response? Crickets.
Cate Hall • How to Be More Agentic
it does need to be asked in a specific form to prompt a “yes” or “no” answer.