7 tips on how to ask for what you want

1. BE CONCISE!
The most simple, yet extremely effective tip
I could give you on how to ask for what you
want, is to advise you to always be very
concise, brief and specific. Try to avoid
confusing, vague and generalized words
and phrases. Being brief and concise is also
a form of respect, especially when you ask
something from a very busy person.
2. ASK SOMETHING
FROM SOMEONE WHO
CAN REALLY HELP YOU
If you want to receive a proper piece of
advice or the most needed help, then try to
ask for what you need from someone who
can really help you, from someone who has
the resources and the qualifications
necessary to meet your demands. Find
someone who has something you don’t
and see what he did to obtain it. Or you
could even hire an expert for professional
advice.
3. BE SPECIFIC!
Whenever you’re asking for something, try
to first think about what exactly do you
want or need. You should try not to
venture and always speak in general
whenever you want something; because
you might think that you give the other
person the freedom to choose. Be more
specific! Ask exactly for what you desire, so
that the other person won’t misunderstand
you and your needs.
4. BE CONVINCING!
The easiest way to receive a NO is to send
confusing and conflicting signals. If you’re
not fully convinced of what you’re asking
for, others will see that from your body
language, from the tone of your voice, from
your posture and so on. You must be
capable to show that you know what you’re
asking for, that you are absolutely certain
that you will succeed in obtaining it and
that your request will be beneficial both
for your and for the other person.
5. BE PASSIONATE
ABOUT IT
After you ask for something, no matter how
small or even insignificant that thing might
be, try to always finish your request in a
passionate manner. Explain why are you
passionate about that thing, why do you
need it, what do you wanna do with it and
how you won’t give up if your request will
be denied. By doing this, you will be
surprised how many people will be eager
to help you.
6. BE AUTHENTIC!
I know that sometimes you may really really
need something and you would be willing
to do anything to get it. If that’s the case,
you might be tempted to embellish the
details of your request and you may also
be tempted to promise certain things that
you’re actually not able to accomplish. Try
to be authentic and sincere whenever
you’re asking for something. Don’t lie!
Smart people can spot the bitter smell of
despair from miles away.
7. DON’T BE AFRAID TO
ASK FOR WHAT YOU
WANT!
I know that sometimes one of the hardest
things to admit is the fact that you can’t do
something all by yourself and that you
actually need help. A lot of people avoid
asking for help for different reasons: out of
pride, shyness or even fear. Don’t be one
of them! Remember that strong and wise
people have the courage to admit they
need help and they’re not afraid to ask for
what they want.
Now that you know a few tips on how to
ask for what you want, be careful not only
on how you’re asking for something but
especially on what are you asking for. Do
you know any other ways to ask for
something you really want or need? Please
share your thoughts with me in the
comments section!