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# Handle Rejections

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* Plan for Asks: Challenges the notion of "it doesn't hurt to ask" by suggesting strategic planning before making requests to increase the likelihood of a positive response.
* Give Them a Reason to Say Yes: Highlights the importance of framing requests in a way that benefits the other person and selling the upside to encourage their willingness to help.
* Shift the Focus From "Me" to "Them": Encourages focusing on the other person's perspective when making requests, emphasizing the need to trim self-centered messaging and highlight benefits for the recipient.