Why Most People Don’t Ask for What They Want (And How It’s Holding Them Back) | Paul Quinn скачать в хорошем качестве

Why Most People Don’t Ask for What They Want (And How It’s Holding Them Back) | Paul Quinn

What do you really want—and why is it so hard to ask for it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Paul Quinn, author of The Big Ask: Unlock the Possibilities in Your Work, Life & Dreams with Courageous Requests, breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in personal and professional growth: the ability to ask clearly, confidently, and courageously. Paul isn’t a hype coach or a guru. He’s a deeply observant, empathetic communicator who’s spent years studying why people don’t ask for what they want—and what changes when they finally do. Drawing from: • 80+ real-life interviews with CEOs, celebrities, students, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and everyday dreamers • Research-backed insights into human behavior • His own journey of writing The Big Ask (his biggest request yet) Paul reveals how invisible rules, fear of rejection, and self-imposed limits quietly sabotage our goals at work, in relationships, and in life. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 Why most people don’t ask—even when the cost is high 🔹 The hidden “rules” that keep us silent and stuck 🔹 What makes an ask effective (and what guarantees failure) 🔹 Real stories of life-changing requests that worked 🔹 How asking builds confidence, clarity, and momentum 🔹 Practical tips you can use today to make your next ask land This is not about manipulation or entitlement—it’s about honest communication, self-advocacy, and giving others the chance to say yes. If you’ve ever: • Settled for less than you wanted • Avoided asking for a raise, opportunity, or support • Talked yourself out of reaching out • Felt stuck despite working hard This conversation will challenge you—in the best way. ⏱️ Chapter Breaks 00:00 – Why asking feels so uncomfortable 03:20 – The hidden rules we create about asking 07:10 – The cost of not asking 11:45 – What makes a request powerful vs. awkward 16:30 – Stories from The Big Ask interviews 22:10 – Fear of rejection and how to reframe it 27:40 – How asking builds confidence over time 33:15 – Paul’s biggest personal ask 38:20 – How to make your next ask more likely to succeed 44:00 – Why asking is a life skill, not a personality trait 💬 What’s something you’ve been afraid to ask for? 👍 Like • 🔔 Subscribe • 🔁 Share with someone who needs this conversation Connect with Paul Quinn here: https://bigaskbook.com/ #TheBigAsk #PaulQuinn #PersonalGrowth #CommunicationSkills #Confidence #SelfAdvocacy #Courage #CareerDevelopment