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<p><strong>Too often shyness overwhelms, squelching the action that could lead to something good. &nbsp;Too often, a lack of confidence overtakes us, holds us back from making a move.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Yet others would appreciate our energy, would enjoy taking a trip or following a conversation with us. &nbsp;Why do we deprive them, deprive ourselves of such a wonderful time? &nbsp;Why do we so often sabotage ourselves?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Instead, think of a way that makes it easy for someone to say yes. &nbsp;Hope for it, expect it, act like it’s the only reasonable response.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Make it easy, and s/he might just say “Yes!”</strong></p>
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