From time to time you may have a goal that requires you learn something new, or you may encounter a new problem or challenge that you are not ready to handle. In these situations it is OK to ask for help. Remember, it is OK to not know how to do something!
So, ask for guidance and advice from someone who does know. Get comfortable asking, "Can you tell me how to go about this..." and "What would I have to do to ...?" or "How did you...?"
If the first answer or two don't seem right, keep researching and asking until you can create a realistic action plan that helps you reach your goal. Don't stop searching until you are sure you have the right answers and right information in hand to begin you quest.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you get started:
- What do you need to do?
- What new skills do you need to learn?
- What resources do you need?
- Who do you need to help and support you in reaching your goal?
- Who do you need to ask for assistance?
- What new habits do you need to build into your life to reach your goal?
After you have decided what you really want and have specific deadlines and goals in mind, the next step will be to determine all the individual action steps you need to accomplish your goal. Asking for help to do this will take you closer to success and to accomplishing your dreams if you can ask for help from someone.
