Get What You Want: Be Bold

Yesterday, I had an insightful situation that occurred and of course, it all happened at Starbucks!

Yes, grabbing a caffeinated drink can really allow you to have some deep epiphanies!

So here is the story....

I was running an errand and had a little time to get a hot beverage to comfort me while I did two big things on my to-do list. After that, I was going to enjoy the rest of my day completely unplugged!

While in line for my drink, like many of us, I attempted to multitask... which doesn't usually work. Something typically doesn't get the attention it requires because it is impossible to multi-focus...that's another conversation though for another article!

Anywho, I started knocking out a few small tasks on my phone, and boom...I missed my turn in line.

Yep! A woman stepped in front of me from behind and didn't realize I was in line because let's be real: I wasn't paying attention.

When I looked up, she turned around and stated, " Oh I am so sorry! Are you in line?"

I replied, "It's fine ma'am. I was doing something on my phone. Go ahead." And I politely gave her the hand wave to assure her I didn't care.

Then she said, "Ok!"

She began to order and then turned back to me and said, "What do you want to drink?"

YES! She was being generous that afternoon!

I said, "Oh, that is nice of you! Thank you! I would like a chai latte with almond milk with cinnamon powder..."

And then it happened, I hesitated. I was quickly thinking was this woman going to think I was doing way too much if I said my whole order? And then I quickly thought twice, like uh no! She asked me WHAT I WANTED?!

So I blurted out, "And NO FOAM." And I couldn't help but laugh and said, "I might as well have it my way." And she affirmed me and said, " You might as well get everything you want."

MESSAGE!!

Listen, I am quite sure you find yourself in the same space as me. Holding back on a request, an ask, a desire...even when someone has laid out the red carpet for you to have what you actually desire.

She offered me a drink and I found myself not wanting to RECEIVE the gift.

How are you resisting what has already been laid out for you to easily receive?

As high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs with a knack for doing so much for ourselves, we can sometimes turn away help because we are so used to going at things with little help our completely alone until we are forced to do it because of our physical or mental health...or even a hard financial issue.

Position yourself to receive the help you need to be great. Allow someone to take the load off. Release the ego that is talking you out of your blessing! It's time to say yes and be bold about our yes with action.

In other words, not only get the latte order you want, get everything else too...the sale, the team, the relationship, the health...get it all...without hesitation.

However, we are human so if you do hesitate...shoot your shot before you miss your window of opportunity...YELL OUT, NO FOAM:)

With love and greatness,

Des

PS. If you are interested in working with me... you can do so in 3 ways!

1. IdeaStorm: Pick My Brain and Take Action- $750

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