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Help Wanted!
Why are you doing this alone?
We like to do things ourselves. We often “tough it out.” Why is that?
Being a hero is undoubtedly celebrated in our movies and our work environments. And yet, this is rarely the best strategy.
Asking for help is one of the most courageous things we can do.
Lesson to Learn
Life is hard.
Work is becoming more complex, and our personal lives seem challenging.
Asking for help is our best approach for actually accomplishing the tasks at hand.
Ask for help frequently and quickly. Don’t delay in finding a better answer.
Lean on experts and colleagues who can help you get the outcome you want more rapidly and without using precious time and additional resources. In life, there are very few circumstances where doing it alone is better than asking for help.
We need to break through our tendencies to find the answers ourselves.
Answer for Me
In times of genuine need, we can find the strength to ask for help. When we do, we see how willing people are to help us.
In my life, a crisis spurs me to seek…
