Most people live in the "just enough" zone—asking for the bare minimum they think they can get. But what if the key to extraordinary success lies in making unreasonable asks? In this electrifying episode, April dismantles the fear holding you back from demanding what you truly deserve, sharing jaw-dropping stories of bold requests that changed lives (like Siri Lindley training with Olympians, or Mike securing a $50M loan). You’ll learn why someone half as qualified as you will outearn you today simply because they asked for more, and how to reframe rejection as a stepping stone.

Key Takeaways:

🔥 The Unreasonable Ask Mindset

• Why high performers like Siri Lindley succeed: They ignore "realistic" limits.

• The painful cost of playing small: How under-asking leaves money and respect on the table.

🔥 Floor vs. Ceiling

• Most people articulate their floor ("I’d be happy with just X") but never their ceiling (the "magic wand" scenario).

• Case study: How David 10X’d his income by pitching 12-month contracts instead of month-to-month.

🔥 Self-Limiting Beliefs Exposed

• "I’m not ready to ask __" is often a lie. Examples:

  • Laura: "I’m not fit enough for Bek to train me."

  • Katie: "My questions are too basic for Mike."

• How these stories reveal self-selection out of opportunities.

🔥 The Big Ask Framework

1. Identify your unreasonable ask (What’s the "wild" request you’re avoiding?).

2. Flip the script: "What if they say YES?" (Spoiler: They often do.).

3. Move the needle: Even a "no" resets expectations upward.

Action Steps:

✔ Today: Write down your "floor" (minimum) and "ceiling" (big ask) for a current opportunity. ✔ This week: Make ONE unreasonable ask (mentorship, partnership, salary, etc.). ✔ Share: Tag @theAprilGarcia with your #UnreasonableAsk—we’ll feature bold stories!

Notable Quotes:

• "Someone half as good as you is making an unreasonable ask today—and getting it. Why not you?"

• "Your minimum is a trap. The world rewards those who articulate their CEILING."

• "Rejection isn’t failure—it’s data. ‘No’ today often becomes ‘Yes’ tomorrow."

Related Resources:

• Book: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer

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