How to ask for help


	How to ask for help

communicatrix

5-9-2008 1:55 PM

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communicatrix says:

I'm bookmarking this everywhere. I'm sending this to everyone. This is the best advice ever written—EVER!!!—on how to solicit advice, help, favors, etc. from people. Thank you, Pamela Slim!

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