I'm a natural born giver. If I have the time, resources or knowledge to help someone, I won't hesitate to assist them. You see I don't have any insecurity about helping others succeed. I think if you know how to do something or you know of a resource that will help someone reach their goals, you should tell them about it.

On the flip side, asking for help makes me feel extremely vulnerable. I do seek help occasionally, but it does not come naturally for me and I should probably do it more often. There are two reasons I don't like asking for help. One, I like to figure out things on my own. Two, I've been made to feel like a burden when asking for help in the past. It's a stinging feeling.

Here are my rules for giving and seeking help. Continue Reading...

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