How to ask for and get what you want; Ask consistently

Some people fold up their tent after making one timid request . They quit too soon. If you want to unearth the true riches in life, you'll need to do a lot of asking. Treat it like a game, keep on asking until you find the answers.

Ask consistently. In sales, there are usually four or five "No"s before you get a "Yes." The top producers understand this. It's normal. And when you find a way to ask that works, keep on doing it. For example, some companies use the same advertising campaign for several years. Why? Because it works.