Comments on: If You Don’t Ask, The Answer is Always No

By: littlemissw

littlemissw — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 20:35:41 +0000

This is so great. Asking people for just about anything that I think might put them out is a problem for me (I'd probably die of thirst in a desert rather than ask someone to share their spot at the oasis). It's definitely something I have to work on.

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By: Sherry Ficklin

Sherry Ficklin — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:06:20 +0000

This is SO TRUE! It can be intimidating to ask, but I've never run into anyone who was upset by being asked for help. A few didn't have either the time or knowledge to help, but they were always gracious. And it's something we have a responsibility to pay forward when people come to us as well!

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By: jeanne kern

jeanne kern — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:23:00 +0000

Great post! I had to ask early on, and two veterinarians invited me into the OR to observe operations. Everyone I've asked for knowledge has been amazingly gracious and forthcoming. But it's still hard to ask.

By: Laura Drake

Laura Drake — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 08:48:58 +0000

In reply to Orly Konig Lopez. I thought of you when I read this, Orly!

By: Fae Rowen

Fae Rowen — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:40:54 +0000

As someone who learned very early that asking for help was the worse kind of weakness, I am always amazed how my "asks" are received now. Thanks for this reminder, Aimie. This is one of those life lessons for me.

By: aimiekrunyan

aimiekrunyan — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:39:21 +0000

In reply to rosesarehappy. It's true--we have to learn our boundaries. We don't have bosses keeping tabs on what we do, and it's up to us to carve a life from the mountainous to-do lists we face. And there's no harm in asking for a more detailed explanation on a topic you read in a blog, for sure, but it's always wise to see what an author has produced online before seeking out advice. :-) The less time we spend advising, the more time we have for words!

By: aimiekrunyan

aimiekrunyan — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:35:50 +0000

In reply to Sheri MacIntyre. Just do it, Sheri! You'd be amazed at how excited professionals are to share their expertise. Just don't forget, a kind gesture as a thank you is always appreciated!