You should know me well enough by now to know I don't ask for things I don't think I can get.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She asserts confidence in her judgment, implying she only requests what she believes is attainable.
- In plain terms
- She only asks for things she thinks she can get.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your assessment of what is possible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you ask for what you want?
- How do you gauge feasibility?
Another view
Overconfidence might lead to missed opportunities.
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