Being direct

There’s value to being direct.

Hinting and hoping is an approach some people take. Dropping clues. Subtly nudging you to do what they want.

But we’re often busy. Or distracted. Or just not picking up on the right message. Or we have a reason for not complying.

If you want something, sometimes the best thing to do is to ask for it ... clearly.

You might just get what you want. And if you don’t, you can make a new plan. Or potentially have a conversation about why the answer is no.

Hints and clues … they’re often best left for game shows and detective novels.