Suppose for a minute, by some unexplained magic, you could get anything you want--money, a new job, love, more time, a new life ... anything. Don't think. You know what you want. Why don't you have it in your life? Don't you deserve it? Inside this book, you will find the formula for how you can get the life you want with the magic already inside of you. You already have your wants, now all you need is The Ask. This immediately useful guidebook provides tangible structure to the art and psychology behind asking for what you want and getting it. It sounds simple, it is simple, and the only way…mehr
Suppose for a minute, by some unexplained magic, you could get anything you want--money, a new job, love, more time, a new life ... anything. Don't think. You know what you want. Why don't you have it in your life? Don't you deserve it? Inside this book, you will find the formula for how you can get the life you want with the magic already inside of you. You already have your wants, now all you need is The Ask. This immediately useful guidebook provides tangible structure to the art and psychology behind asking for what you want and getting it. It sounds simple, it is simple, and the only way it stays simple is by staying organized and focused through flawless execution. The clear, step-by-step guidance in every chapter quickly gives you the thorough knowledge you need to begin practicing The Ask in every aspect of your life. Everyone has the potential to consistently receive what they ask for by mastering a mindset of core beliefs and traits, setting the stage, and delivering a well-practiced ask. This is the personal development strategy you can easily make a part of your everyday routine to nurture healthier relationships, enhance professional performance, and be a driving force behind your favorite organizations. The reason this singular approach to The Ask is so powerful is because it enables you to shed the fear of rejection and judgement clouding your self-worth. No one can give you that confidence--you need to claim it yourself within the pages of this transformative book. Laura Fredricks is known as The Billion-Dollar Ask-Maker Powerhouse who trains and coaches nonprofits and businesses across the globe, and this actionable guide enables you to sit down with her and apply her well-proven lifestyle for success to your life. Yes--you live the strategy, and this completely reimagined edition of her popular title brings you up-to-date on the latest examples and insights from real people reaching their goals by asking. Open up opportunities you never thought were possible by being able to: * Turn around a "no" answer by keeping your ask alive * Fix a bad ask into a win * Remove your money blockers * Gain the courage to make your hardest asks--the ones you ask yourself, easy and effortless Imagine the person you can be with everything you want--now become that person with The Ask.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
LAURA FREDRICKS, JD, is the founder and CEO of The ASK(c). An attorney-turned-philanthropic advisor, she created her own class of personal empowerment with The ASK(c) approach to philanthropy, business, and life. A world-renowned fundraiser, consultant, educator, and speaker, she is the bestselling author of five books, including Money Wellness: Is Money Making You $ick?, and Winning Words for Raising Money.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface xiii Introduction xxi Part I What Will THE ASK Do for You? 1 1 What Is THE ASK? 3 What Does Money Mean to You? 8 Money Is Opportunity 12 What Does Money Mean to the Person You Are Asking? 12 Do You Have Money Wellness? 16 Money Blockers 18 2 Why Should People Ask? 23 Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Ask 26 When Not to Ask 34 The Person You Want to Ask Is Going Through a Rough Time 34 You Are Not Ready or You Are Unsure of Your Ask 35 Your Ask Will Be Confusing 35 Asking Mantras That Will Serve You Well 36 The Quality of Your Life is Determined by the Quality Questions You Ask Yourself and Others 37 When You Ask for Money You Are Not Taking Something Away, You Are Giving an Opportunity 39 THE ASK Is a Conversation, Not a Confrontation 41 3 Why People Do Not Ask 43 The Top 15 Reasons Why People Do Not Ask 46 Part II How Should You Ask? 61 4 How to Be an Exceptional Asker 63 The 10 Essential Characteristics of an Exceptional Asker 65 Actions to Take before You Ask 73 Three Questions that Come before Any Ask 79 5 The 5-Step Foolproof Method for Any Ask 85 Know Exactly What You Want 88 Prepare the Conversation 90 Deliver with Confidence 92 Clarify What You Think You Heard 94 Plan Your Next Move at the Ask 98 THE ASK-It's Two Sentences and a Question 99 6 How to Keep Your Ask on Track 103 Was Your Ask Really an ASK? 105 Asking U-Turns 112 Asking Mistakes 120 Five Ways to Turn a Bad Ask into a Win 122 Part III What Can You Ask For? 133 7 THE ASK for Business-The Stories and the Lessons 135 Too Big to Learn 137 Pay Me What I'm Worth 143 8 THE ASK for Philanthropy-The Stories and the Lessons 151 So Close, Yet So Far 153 I Really Don't Know Anyone Who Could Support Us 159 9 THE ASK for Everyday Living-The Stories and The Lessons 165 Is This a Room, or Is This a Closet? 168 The Spender versus the Saver 171 10 The Hardest Asks You Will Ever Make 179 The Asks You Need to Make for Yourself 182 Laura's Story-The Hardest Asks I Have Ever Made 189 Conclusion 201 About the Author 205 Index 209
Preface xiii Introduction xxi Part I What Will THE ASK Do for You? 1 1 What Is THE ASK? 3 What Does Money Mean to You? 8 Money Is Opportunity 12 What Does Money Mean to the Person You Are Asking? 12 Do You Have Money Wellness? 16 Money Blockers 18 2 Why Should People Ask? 23 Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Ask 26 When Not to Ask 34 The Person You Want to Ask Is Going Through a Rough Time 34 You Are Not Ready or You Are Unsure of Your Ask 35 Your Ask Will Be Confusing 35 Asking Mantras That Will Serve You Well 36 The Quality of Your Life is Determined by the Quality Questions You Ask Yourself and Others 37 When You Ask for Money You Are Not Taking Something Away, You Are Giving an Opportunity 39 THE ASK Is a Conversation, Not a Confrontation 41 3 Why People Do Not Ask 43 The Top 15 Reasons Why People Do Not Ask 46 Part II How Should You Ask? 61 4 How to Be an Exceptional Asker 63 The 10 Essential Characteristics of an Exceptional Asker 65 Actions to Take before You Ask 73 Three Questions that Come before Any Ask 79 5 The 5-Step Foolproof Method for Any Ask 85 Know Exactly What You Want 88 Prepare the Conversation 90 Deliver with Confidence 92 Clarify What You Think You Heard 94 Plan Your Next Move at the Ask 98 THE ASK-It's Two Sentences and a Question 99 6 How to Keep Your Ask on Track 103 Was Your Ask Really an ASK? 105 Asking U-Turns 112 Asking Mistakes 120 Five Ways to Turn a Bad Ask into a Win 122 Part III What Can You Ask For? 133 7 THE ASK for Business-The Stories and the Lessons 135 Too Big to Learn 137 Pay Me What I'm Worth 143 8 THE ASK for Philanthropy-The Stories and the Lessons 151 So Close, Yet So Far 153 I Really Don't Know Anyone Who Could Support Us 159 9 THE ASK for Everyday Living-The Stories and The Lessons 165 Is This a Room, or Is This a Closet? 168 The Spender versus the Saver 171 10 The Hardest Asks You Will Ever Make 179 The Asks You Need to Make for Yourself 182 Laura's Story-The Hardest Asks I Have Ever Made 189 Conclusion 201 About the Author 205 Index 209
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