Don’t Make These 5 Crucial Mistakes When Asking For A Favor
If you want others to help, be smart about it.
We all need a favor from time to time because it saves us tons of time and energy.
Moving becomes a lot easier if you don’t break your neck while carrying your couch down three flights of stairs by yourself.
Getting your coworker to share their knowledge is much better than rummaging through 600-page reports until you pass out with a keyboard imprint on your face.
Calling on someone to water your plants while you’re on vacation makes coming home much more pleasant than facing a postmodern version of Apocalypse Now when you open your door.
As a coach, others ask me for favors on the daily. Even though I love to help, the wrong approach can kill my willingness to support like explosive diarrhea a swimming pool date. Here are the most common traps to avoid.
The Worst Email I Ever Received
Before we get into the juicy part, let’s look at an example that shows you how not to do it.
I’m by no means famous, but this is just one of the many requests I receive every week through my email and Instagram.
