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What does it mean?
If you never make an effort, you cannot expect others to help you.
In plain terms
You must move before you can be moved.
What can you take from it?
Take initiative to receive support.

Where it applies

  • team projects
  • personal goals
  • negotiations

Putting it to work

  • set clear goals
  • communicate needs
  • show commitment

Questions to consider

  • When is it reasonable to expect help without effort?
  • How can you balance initiative with humility?

Another view

Sometimes external factors prevent help regardless of effort.

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  3. If you have a job without any aggravations, you don't have a job.

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