Assertiveness gets you ahead of the curve
What do I mean when I say assertiveness?
Assertiveness is the ability to express your ideas, intentions and desires. When someone asks you, if they can jump the queue and you do not want them to. The right answer would be “no”.
Pretty simple: Say what you want and not what you think others want you to say.
Why you should be more assertive?
A lot of things in life are not free, but there is way more free stuff than you might think.
Asking for help, advice or support is creating value for yourself and the one who is giving it to you.
Being willing to draw a line in the sand, when someones starts to penetrate your boundaries is the most loving thing you can do to another human being
You give them love by making them aware how they should not treat you, if they want the relationship between the two of you to stay alive.
3. Being honest about your ideas, intentions and wishes creates an environment in people around you feel safe to express theirs as well — this will make life and the interactions in it way easier to navigate.
How will this get me ahead of the curve?
Most problems sound like this:
I want something, but I am not sure if
I can ask for it
I will be judged for wanting or having it
I am able to get it
I deserve to get it
As long as other people are hesitating, you can get ahead of them, simply by being assertive.