The One Habit That Separates 'Doers' from 'Dreamers' According to Steve Jobs
The heat has returned, but are you taking proper precautions against heatstroke?
In this heat, it is important not to overdo it.
If you feel even a little bit off, take a break.
Today, I'd like to start with an intriguing title
that popped up in my online news feed...
The One Habit That Separates 'Doers' from 'Dreamers' According to Steve Jobs
Do not hesitate to ask for help
When you try to ask someone for help,
you might wonder, 'Is this really okay?'
'Is it embarrassing?'
Those kinds of feelings are likely to arise to some extent.
However, Jobs' way of thinking was different.
I have never found anyone who said no or hung up the phone when I called them to ask for help.
I think this also reflects his skill at making requests.
It's not just about simply asking;
it's about the context behind the request,the future that lies beyond it,
and conveying that 'you are the only one I can rely on,'a sense of respect for the other personthat seems to be subtly woven into the request.
An episode from when Jobs was 12
When I was 12, I called Bill Hewlett, the co-founder of Hewlett-Packard.
'Hello, my name is Steve Jobs. I'm 12 years old and a student. I want to build a frequency counter, and I was wondering if you had any spare parts?'
Bill Hewlett laughed and gave me the spare parts.
And that summer, he gave me a job at Hewlett-Packard. I was on cloud nine.
An episode regarding the 'original iPhone'
The prototype of the original iPhone had its screen scratched after just one day in a pocket.
Jobs called the CEO of Corning and explained in detail the glass he needed...
The company provided reinforced glass that they had developed in the 1960s but had never put into production.
This became the catalyst for bringing technology that had been dormant at the company out into the world,
and it later led to a massive hit product adopted by many smartphones as Gorilla Glass.
A request that also brings enormous benefits to the other party.
The person being asked for help is also happy to assist!
Respect for others + action is the key to success
You might feel that by asking others for help, you are being perceived as 'weak,' 'vulnerable,' or 'inferior' in their eyes.
However, in reality, that is not the case.
If you ask for help in the right way, those around you will not think poorly of you.
People who are asked for helpimplicitly feel 'trusted' because you asked them for assistance.
Asking others for help shows that you value and respect the skills, talents, and experience that they have worked hard to acquire.
And here is the important message
Most people do not ask for help.
Sometimes, that is the difference between those who achieve things and those who just dream..
A heart that respects others
and
the courage to take action (asking for help, making a request)
The one event that might change your life,
might be right beside you.
Why not summon a little courage and make a request?
Accompanied by respect for the other person...
This article was written by
Shigeki Kawahara, a 'Future Realization Partner' who helps increase revenue streams
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