Ask for what you want...

How hard is that? How many of us actually do that?

Think about it. How many of us give in and don't put our foot down?

This might be a silly example, but you'll get the picture. Some of my friends might say I'm a picky eater. I know what I like and what I don't like.

When I order, I'm very specific about what I want and don't want on my hamburger. When the order comes, I check it and I get a little annoyed when it's wrong. I mean - I'm super specific.

My husband says, just scrape it off. What the heck - I'm not going to scrape it off. I explained how I wanted my burger. I'm very nice to the server, explain what was wrong and send it back.

I like my eggs a certain way. When they come to be all wiggly and jiggly, guess what. They go back.

I've got my quirks, but I own them.

Sometimes asking for things in your personal life is easier than in business. Why is that? It really shouldn't be different. I believe some people have an easier time asking for others than for themselves. When I'm negotiating a contract for a client, I'm a gentle barracuda. I get in there and have fun - it's a game to see how much money I can save them.

When the tables are turned why do we have a hard time being that barracuda for ourselves?

I think men have an easier time saying what they want than women. Maybe women don't want to rock the boat. Personally I say - ride that wave and rock that boat.

You know why? If you never ASK, you will NEVER get. And don't apologize for asking. That's a big no-no. Honestly, what is the worse thing that could happen? Someone says no and you just try again.

So get out there and ASK for what you want.

PS - this is my first "article" I've written on LinkedIn. If you like it, let me know. I going to write more. :)