Success Story with Scott D. Clary Lessons - The Things You Want But Won't Ask For (Scott)
Aug 21, 2025
Explore the things you want but often hesitate to ask for, from raises to personal boundaries. Discover why your brain clings to wanting over having and how to combat this mindset. Uncover the surprising truth that people are more likely to say yes than you think. Learn effective techniques for making your requests and the life-altering power of simply asking. With a practical eight-second script in hand, you’ll be equipped to bridge the gap between desire and communication.
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Stop Rehearsing — Just Ask
- Ask for what you want instead of rehearsing it privately.
- Speaking the request ends the wanting and often resolves it quickly.
Before-And-After Portraits Of Asking
- Marcus Chen photographed people before and after asking for what they wanted.
- The average time between photos was eight minutes, showing rapid transformation after asking.
Wanting Feels Good But Is Addictive
- Imagining a win gives a small dopamine hit but no risk.
- Asking delivers greater, longer-lasting satisfaction and ends the craving.