Ask by otama
One month ago I embarked on the Big Ask Experiment. The idea was to step out and ask for something bold every day — life-changing requests. Do you remember? Did you take part in the experiment as well?
Here’s what I learned in the last month:
- It’s easy to forget what we commit to if we don’t have any accountability or regular reminders. Some days I didn’t make a big ask. I simply forgot.
- The answer I expect or play out in my mind is not always the answer I receive. Do you also answer the questions for the other person rather than letting them answer themselves? I continually talk myself out of asking the question because I imagine many reasons why they would reject my request. The truth is, the answers I’ve received during the month have been mostly positive and not at all what I anticipated.
- I am worthy of my requests. I’ve often not asked questions because Satan has led me to believe I don’t deserve what it is I’d like. That’s a lie. I do deserve to be happy, successful, empowered.
- I hold myself back by not asking for what I’d like. God has so much more for us if we have the courage to step out.
- People are accommodating. For the most part, they want to say “yes” to your requests.
- I am empowered by asking. In the past month, I’ve done a lot of asking related to work matters and have found a new sense of energy and excitement in my work. Posing requests can be scary – it’s hard to ask prospects for meeting or for their business. The renewed excitement generated by asking has had a positive effect on me.
- I waste energy and time when I don’t make my requests. Sifting a question or decision or request over and over in my mind distracts me. If I just make the call and be done with it, the rest of the day falls into place. I’m much more productive.
- The more I asked, the easier it got.
In the past month, I’ve made more appointments with colleagues and prospects, and have moved initiatives forward by simply asking. I’ve engaged people in new ways and helped others along the way.
If you also did the Big Ask Experiment, what were the results? In general, how have you been personally changed by making a big request in your life?
