{"product_id":"the-big-ask-unlock-the-possibilities-in-your-work-life-dreams-with-courageous-requests-9798218517274","title":"The Big Ask: Unlock the Possibilities in Your Work, Life \u0026 Dreams with Courageous Requests","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsking is essential for a successful life. But if you're reluctant to ask for what you want, or it never occurs to you to ask, you're cheating yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE BIG ASK: Unlock the Possibilities in Your Work, Life \u0026amp; Dreams with Courageous Requests reveals the secrets of asking effectively and the empowering benefits of developing an asking mindset. You'll discover research-backed skills and inspiring stories from author Paul Quinn's conversations with people who succeeded because they asked-even when what they wanted had seemed hopelessly out of reach. THE BIG ASK is also a personal guide. It asks questions only you can answer; questions that will challenge and inspire you to confidently ask anything, in any corner of your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a life skill, asking is mostly overlooked. And yet, the ability to make requests on behalf of yourself or others-clearly, respectfully, and without apology-is central to both personal growth and professional development. In THE BIG ASK you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-use techniques and tips for making successful requests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 80 inspiring stories-from students, entrepreneurs, and CEOs to salespeople, performing artists, and military veterans-proving the power of asking to change lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three components in every successful ask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Big Ask Plan, an effective 5-point framework for formal or strategic asks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow audacity and chutzpa can give your request a boost \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of self-trust and intuition in spontaneous requests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surprising impact of asking for feedback, and how to do it effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of leaders who \"Ask, Don't Tell\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssertive questions that dispel the fear of \"sounding stupid\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow you may be sabotaging your own requests \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen it's in your best interest \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003eto ask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to ask for support when it's hard to ask for support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow curiosity is the key to connecting with others \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the \"rules\" you learned about asking determine what you ask and get \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen red flags that you're being an \"askhole\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10753649\"\u003ePaul Quinn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quinn Spire LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218517274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SEL\"\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SEL000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-OCC\"\u003eBody, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-OCC000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quinn Spire LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461632602349,"sku":"9798218517274","price":22.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_59c9e38a-af7b-4721-aceb-ccaabdd70eac.jpg?v=1753682064","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-big-ask-unlock-the-possibilities-in-your-work-life-dreams-with-courageous-requests-9798218517274","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}