How to Ask for Help
In this concise instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, outlines three actionable strategies for asking for help with confidence. First, avoid the generic word “help” and instead make requests specific and personal, aligning the ask with the other person’s unique talent (e.g., “I need your strength” or “I need your creativity”). Second, stop downplaying the need by removing self‑deprecating phrases such as “I hate to bother you” or “this might be a dumb question,” which undermine confidence. Third, state the request up front with a concrete description of what is needed, so the listener doesn’t have to ask follow‑up questions. The speaker emphasizes that these framing techniques make others more willing to assist and encourages viewers to try them and follow his channel.
