Asking Quote by Jessica Ortner
“The truth is that we won’t receive the support we need until we ask for it. Just because we can do it all doesn’t mean we should. And when we don’t speak up about our needs, we’re asking our loved ones to read our minds—and then we resent them when they fail our test. By not being open and honest about the support we need, we’re selling ourselves short and setting our relationships up for failure.”
About This Quote
People must explicitly request help; otherwise others won’t know their needs, leading to resentment.
In simple terms: Ask for help directly.
Communicate needs clearly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team projects
- family care
- friend support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from speaking up?
- How can you create a safe space for requests?
Some may feel uncomfortable asking for help.