It’s good to be bold. It’s essential to ask. I have one question, though. When you send in your work, are you selling it then? In other words, are you giving the actor or other recipient a compelling reason (theirs) to go forward? Maybe you can follow up and find out what they want to accomplish and frame your requests that way.

lol! I’m glad I didn’t listen to his advice on that too. I would’ve become resentful.

How irresponsible of your professor to say that! Unfortunately, academia is often clueless about real life.

If professors were paid on commission, they’d care more about their students’ success.

Thanks, Jessica! I’m so glad you didn’t listen to that twit. Keep on being awesome!

I like the tip about Learning to Love No: “Collect the no’s, the yes will come.”
“When you’re generous, people want to pay you back. If you go straight for a sale, you’ll find closed doors everywhere.” So true. Great post Frank!

I’m glad to share! It’s so good to know I’ve encouraged you today.

Thanks, Meg. Developing your gift is like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. He must struggle to shed the cocoon. If he doesn’t, he dies. In the end, you’re more beautiful for having struggled.

Absolutely, Eric! Gary Goodman says that sales success is governed by the law of large numbers. In business, you should always overestimate what it takes to make a sale. By doing that, you prepare better for the meeting and increase your chance of hearing a yes!

Thanks, Mike!