Ask for More

Regular practice of negotiating higher fees, discounts, and better terms — treating negotiation as a trainable skill rather than an innate talent.

Why this habit matters

Financial: The single highest-ROI financial habit: people who negotiate consistently earn 10–20% more than those with equivalent skills who do not.
Career: Negotiation skill is a direct accelerator of career advancement — people who ask for stretch assignments, sponsorship, and promotion get them at higher rates than those who wait.
Mental health: Regular negotiation practice reduces the fear response associated with asking — the physical experience of asking and surviving builds confidence that transfers to all high-stakes interactions.