Ask for what you want and need from your mentor, be willing to compromise, and listen closely to make sure there is agreement.

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Still, the fact that the landing page is filled with sample queries suggests there's very much a right and wrong way to ask for what you want.

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Use your voice to ask for what you want.

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So make bigger, better, bolder requests, and ask for what you really want.

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If you get to this point, you will know what essay you want to write without having to ask for prompts.

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To crystallize your personal brand, ask yourself what you want to be known for what differentiates you from everyone else who might have a similar background or set of experiences?

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Check with your client whether you should ask each child what they want for Christmas.

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"I love seeing people's eyes light up when you ask them what color thread they want for their back pocket, " says Thoennessen.

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You can even let people on your contact list know what you're going to see and ask them if they want to buy tickets for the same show as yours.

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But when you hear Mr. Yahya talk, what level of importance does this have I want to just ask specifically, you think, for the black community in terms of justice?

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