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is to let people know what you are excited about. People generally want to have other people in their lives be enthusiastic about what they are doing. So there is no need to curb your enthusiasm. I know that if there is something you want, it can feel hard to put yourself out there. When we are upfront about these things, the disappointment of not getting something might sting even more than if you had kept these hopes to yourself.
But I still think that in life, there is wisdom in being direct about what you want. Whether that's a job you're applying for, a project or committee you want to be staffed on, the spot you want for your blanket at an outdoor concert, the destination you want to go to for a girl's trip, or even the restaurant you want to try for lunch. People cannot read your mind. You might not get something. Not because others didn't want you to have it, but because they never even thought about it.
So when there is something you want, let other people know you are excited about it. Given that for many things, other people are less excited or really just haven't thought it through, the odds increase that you will get what you want. So for instance, if you are interviewing for a job, tell the person that you are excited about it. Tell them why. Tell anyone you know who works at the organization that you are hopeful about this job too. They might put in a good word for you, which will increase your chances as well.
For the committee you want to be staffed on, don't just assume everyone knows it's in your wheelhouse. People forget things. So tell them. Let your boss or volunteer leader or whoever is forming the committee know why you care and what skills and experiences you bring to the table. That doesn't guarantee anything, but it does increase the chances that you will be considered. In social contexts, too, tell your friends what sounds good to you.
Don't just stand around passively while others make plans that they may not care about either. See a spot where you'd like to sit for an outdoor concert? Say so. Oh, look, I love that spot with a clear view of the stage and near the food trucks. Have a destination in mind for a trip with your college friends? What about going to Cape May? We can relax by the beach and rent a house where we can cook good food and have it feel like a slumber party every night. When you let people know what you are excited about,
you won't necessarily get what you want. I think it goes without saying that if the group leans hard in another direction, you might decide to just go along to get along. But in general, people want to make others happy when they can. If you are planning something fun and other people don't seem to have particular interests or preferences, nothing is gained by suppressing your enthusiasm for a particular option.
Being direct about your enthusiasm for what you want does lead to some vulnerability, for sure. But oh well, at least you'll know you made yourself clear. And if it can't happen this time, often you will be first in line for the next opportunity. In the meantime, this is Laura. Thanks for listening. And here's to making the most of our time.
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