11. Help! Why you struggle to ask for help (Part 1/3)

Episode 11: Help! Why You Struggle to Ask for Help (Part 1 of 3)

Ever feel like asking for help is a sign of weakness? You’re not alone. In this three-part series, we’re diving into why high achievers struggle to ask for help and how shifting this mindset can unlock major career growth.

In today’s episode, we explore:

✔️ The psychological barriers that make it hard to ask for help
✔️ How childhood conditioning, perfectionism, and cognitive biases hold you back
✔️ Why not asking for help is stalling your success more than you realize
✔️ A small mindset shift that can change everything

Your challenge this week

Identify one thing you’re struggling with and ask someone for help. Start small. Maybe it’s feedback on a project, an introduction, or a quick decision check-in. Notice what happens when you let people support you.

Next week

The real cost of not asking for help. How staying silent could be costing you opportunities, promotions, and even thousands of euros in lost income. Don’t miss it.

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Let’s make asking for help a power move.

Until next time—stay curious!