http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:47:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/#comment-94072 Josue’s Blog 2.0 » Ejovi: Lessons in poverty: Always ask Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:46:24 +0000 http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/#comment-94072 [...] In his latest post, he writes about the power of relationships, and a humble and simple request for help from someone else. Whenever you want something that seems out of reach ask everyone you know if they can introduce you to someone that can help you get it. Do this always and for anything, just be willing to help others when they ask for something in return. I admit I’m not very good at asking for myself or for others and I think its because of my background. But I’m reminded everyday of the importance of it. Its amazingly effective. [...] [...] In his latest post, he writes about the power of relationships, and a humble and simple request for help from someone else. Whenever you want something that seems out of reach ask everyone you know if they can introduce you to someone that can help you get it. Do this always and for anything, just be willing to help others when they ask for something in return. I admit I’m not very good at asking for myself or for others and I think its because of my background. But I’m reminded everyday of the importance of it. Its amazingly effective. [...]

]]> http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/#comment-93803 Chris_B Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:35:03 +0000 http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/#comment-93803 Perhaps this also reveals something about poverty as a virtue in that a person who starts from nothing may develop more of a work ethic than someone who has but to ask. Perhaps this also reveals something about poverty as a virtue in that a person who starts from nothing may develop more of a work ethic than someone who has but to ask.

]]> http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/#comment-93802 Afromusing Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:16:08 +0000 http://www.ejovi.net/2007/07/21/lessons-in-poverty-always-ask/#comment-93802 I am enjoying this series of posts on 'Lessons in poverty'. Thank you for sharing your insight, it speaks to some of us reading your blog. I am enjoying this series of posts on ‘Lessons in poverty’. Thank you for sharing your insight, it speaks to some of us reading your blog.

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