Can I Have an Ice Cream Cone?

Mommy, can I have an ice cream cone?

Mommy, I want a cone now!

Mommy, can I have an ice cream cone?

Mommy, please please please can I?

Mommy said not now, son.

But Mommy I want an ice cream cone.

Maybe later.

Mommy, can I please please please have an ice cream cone?

You know what I said – not now.

Mommy, can I pretty please have an ice cream cone.

Oh alright – just this time though.

I guessed the age of the little boy in the above scenario to be about five or six. Clearly, he wanted ice cream and clearly, he persisted until he was successful in achieving his goal. As I observed this parent / child exchange, I wondered when we ‘learn’ to stop persisting, stop asking and stop pursuing with fervor whatever it is we want? At what age does this happen? Or, have you always been the type of person who persists until you get what you want, regardless of your age?

In my practice, one of the many things I discuss with clients is the concept of ‘asking for help.’ These four words:

I need your help

are four powerful words to employ, especially if you are immersed in a job hunt. Use these four powerful words to invite others to become a vital, valuable part of your successful career transition. As you can see from the little boy and the ice cream story, persistence pays. Maybe he’ll be told no next time, and the time after that, though I suspect he won’t quit asking – for a while at least.

Are you exploring new career opportunities with relentless passion and persistence? Have you given yourself permission to find the courage to ask for help?

cross-posted billiesucherblog

View the original article here