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Asking for help is a competitive advantage - by Ami Vora

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A few years ago, I was talking with a colleague about a high-profile project at work. I said offhand, “That project looks so exciting — I wish I could work on it.” My colleague said, “Oh, who have you told that to?” I said, “Hmm, you? Just now?” I could *

A few years ago, I was talking with a colleague about a high-profile project at work. I said offhand, “That project looks so exciting — I wish I could work on it.” My colleague said, “Oh, who have you told that to?” I said, “Hmm, you? Just now?” I could *feel* my colleague’s frustration at my response. They pointed out (remarkably calmly) that I had all the ingredients for a great pitch. I knew all the people involved, I knew how the project was going, and I knew what skills I’d bring to make it stronger. I still balked. I had trained myself to never ask for help, out of fear of looking…

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