Asking people for favors never lasts. If it means something to you, ask others to act based on their values, not because they are doing you a favor.
So often we treat the generosity of others as ‘favors’. Yet this framing often moves us away from the real work of connections and values with others. The real juice is when the connections of giving are deeply intertwined with the mission and challenges that a group is trying to tackle.
The next time you need something from a friend, don’t ask for a favor. Ground your ask in stories and values and you will find your real tribe. This is the tribe that lasts, that will work with you to build your base in the long run.
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