{"id":31,"date":"2011-07-29T13:45:59","date_gmt":"2011-07-29T13:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/fromthemasters\/?p=31"},"modified":"2011-07-29T13:45:59","modified_gmt":"2011-07-29T13:45:59","slug":"todays-message-asking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/fromthemasters\/2011\/07\/todays-message-asking.html","title":{"rendered":"Today’s Message: ASKING"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?” — Sydney J. Harris<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Before beginning a hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it.” — Winnie the Pooh<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Ask for the job you want. Ask for the salary you want. Ask for the responsibilities you want.” — Brian Tracy<\/strong><\/p>\n

“When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life.” — Abert f. Geoffrey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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