Go ahead and make your request because your fear of rejection is misplaced. Even if it’s turned down, this person is still open to alternatives.
Monthly Archives: March 2024
Don’t ask for advice if you’re not ready to follow it. Figuring out a solution is hard enough without the person helping you out having to sell you on it.
Digging in your heels only makes the other party more insistent. You’re bigger than this. Yield on a point or two and s/he will see reason.
You put a lot of time into prep work and it’s paying off, but don’t stop now. Build on your momentum and take things to the next level.
Maybe you need to be more flexible? Plans have been known to change and you don’t want to be a stick in the mud.
It’s a gift to see the other point of view, but it’s not always wise to say so. Discretion is the better part of valor for good reason.