It always surprises me the things I get to do, the people I get to meet, and the experiences I get to have all because I ask. Of course there are some rules for asking, but really, if you ask politely and are always willing to give something in return, the sky is the limit.
I love how Wayne Gretzky puts it: "You miss every shot you don't take."
The same thing goes for asking. They may say no. However, they may also say yes. What do you have to lose?
It's a friend's birthday this week. I know they really like a particular book and thought an autographed copy would make an especially thoughtful gift. So I researched how to contact the authors, and asked. I asked politely, and explained the situation. I offered to buy the book and pay for the cost of sending it. I also offered to return the favor in some way.
Guess what? The book is in the mail. How cool is that?
What things are you missing out on because you haven't taken a chance to ask? It may be something small, it may be something big. Start today... be the girl who asks!