When your zebra breaks down, or your boat springs a leak in the middle of the Jarpian Ocean, it’s time to send up a FLARE.
BEING ABLE & WILLING TO ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT IS A SUPERPOWER
~ It gives other people a golden feeling in their chest that they, too, can ask for help when THEY need it.
~ It helps others trust you and see you as MORE capable, because they see that you care more about doing something well than about being seen as invincible. I mean, come on, not even the ruby-throated ultraoctopus is good at EVERYTHING.
~ It allows others the satisfaction of contributing. Everyone stands a little taller/stretches a little longer when they know that someone else values their competence.
~ It means you learn, grow, and don’t burn out from over-exerting.
~ Often, getting help or input from others leads to a better, stronger outcome than if you did it all yourself… not to mention the pleasure of connecting with another person in service to something important.