Just Ask!

I just hate it when people censor themselves and then sit back and watch as things pass them by all because they are afraid of NO!

People do not ask for things they want. Just ask! The worse thing that can happen is someone says no. But on the reverse side, you may find yourself in grad school meeting great people. Going to Hawaii in January. Or Vegas, or even China! You may get cool stuff all because of a simple and easy risk of just asking!

Yesterday after sending an email explaining a project I am working on with students where some money needs to be raised, I received one pledge of my department chair, and two other offers via email! Then when I got to school, four other people ponied up anywhere from $1 to $10! Nearly $400 raised just because I asked!