Ask to Get What You Want

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." -Matthew 7:7-8

There are many reasons why you should ask for it when you want something. You may get it or you may not. The most important thing is that if you don’t ask for it you don’t stand a chance of getting it. .Don’t think that it is humiliating to ask.  Be firm and confident to ask for the right thing or something that you deserve. All the more you have to ask for it when you need help.

 

1. You deserve it: As an example, when you truly deserve a raise. Go ahead and ask for it. However, do your homework to justify your case.  See the boss at the right time and allow the boss to consider your request. Asking and not demanding will get you a better chance of getting a raise. Always ask for more so that you will not get less than what you want. You can't ask for what you want unless you know what it is. A lot of people don't know what they want or they want much less than they deserve. First, you have to figure out what you want. Second, you have to decide that you deserve it. Third, you have to believe you can get it. And, fourth, you have to have the guts to ask for it.
   Barbara De Angelis

2. You need to get things done: It is necessary to ask when you have too many jobs to handle at the same time and you are not very sure of the instructions. Find out the importance of the assignments and do first thing first.

3. You can’t decide:  You need a second opinion.  Ask your close friends, people who are experts or ask someone you can count on. Approach the right people to assist you.

4. People are happy to help: People are delighted to help. It means when a person is being approached he is good in a particular subject. Moreover, the person  feels good that he can offer help

5. Asking is learning: According to the Chinese, there is a saying “不耻下问bu chi xia wen”. It means you should not feel ashamed to ask. How would you learn if you do not ask for things you don’t understand?

6. Clear your suspicion to avoid misunderstanding: Do not form your own conclusion that somebody is trying to go against you. Ask and seek clarification to avoid unnecessary relationship problems.

  

7. People are preoccupied: Working people are busy people. You need to voice your concern and ask for the things you want in order to do your job well.

8. Get what you want: Do not expect others to know what you want. Always ask for it. People cannot read your mind. In life, you try to help others to get what they want so that it is easier for you to get what you want.

9. Avoid costly mistakes: It is very important not to assume things but always ask to avoid making a blunder. Always seek clarification when you are in doubt before you proceed.

10. Get a clearer picture: It is especially necessary to ask when you have just started out in a new job. Find out more about the company and the people that you are going to work with. The more you know the easier it is for you to get things done smoothly.

Speak your mind so that people will know what you want. Be prepared to accept rejection and learn to approach in a different way.