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Help First and Doors Open Naturally.
12 lessons · 4 themes · practical tips in every lesson
How to be generous in a smart way, ask for help kindly, and never feel pushy.
THEME 1 · 3 LESSONS
The Giving Mindset
Think like a helper.
LESSON 01
Why Helpers Win Over Time
LESSON 02
Give Without Keeping Score
LESSON 03
Know Your Own Gifts
THEME 2 · 3 LESSONS
Easy Ways to Give
Small help counts.
LESSON 04
Share Useful Information
LESSON 05
Make Helpful Introductions
LESSON 06
Offer Your Time and Skills
THEME 3 · 3 LESSONS
Ask the Right Way
Clear, kind requests.
LESSON 07
Ask for Advice, Not Favours
LESSON 08
Make Your Request Small and Clear
LESSON 09
Say Thank You Properly
THEME 4 · 3 LESSONS
Stay Balanced
Be kind and stay safe.
LESSON 10
Protect Yourself From Takers
LESSON 11
Say No Kindly
LESSON 12
Pass It On
Ideas in this topic come from
- Give and Take (Adam Grant)
- The Go-Giver (Bob Burg and John David Mann)
- Never Eat Alone (Keith Ferrazzi)
- How to Win Friends and Influence People (Dale Carnegie)
- Influence (Robert Cialdini)
Tips are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
