It can be daunting to ask, it forces us out of our comfort zone, that imaginary place where we feel we have some semblance of control. It forces us into the realm of uncertainty where we are at the mercy of another. 

No one like to be told no. That far of rejection can drive us to stay quiet, not to dare to raise our head above the parapet and to remain stuck in the box we have created for ourselves. 

The thing is, if we don’t ask the answer will be an automatic no. There may be times we are told no, but there could easily be an equal number of times that the answer is yes.  

Rejection is a powerful force that has the power to keep us rooted to the spot. Try as we may, there may come a time when we are rejected. If and when it does happen don’t take it personally, there could be any number of reasons why you haven’t got the outcome you desired, use it as a lesson to guide you and inspire you to push on, embrace the experience as a learning opportunity and try a different approach next time. 

What have you got to lose; you may just get the answer you want! 

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