I have been observing my 4 year old daughter and I have marveled
at how she always manages to take over a situation.
She gets more attention by not saying anything than all of
the other loud mouth kids her age.
The people at her school make a big deal out of anything
that she says because she doesn't say much.
She's also pretty resourceful.

For example, if she is hungry and no one is
really paying her any attention, she'll go in the kitchen and
get a snack from the cupboard.
If she wants something that she can't reach she'll
find one of her "big people" to get it for her.
Here are some other things that kids can teach us about business.
When you want something put on your cutest "face"
Go to the person who has the power to give you what you want.
Ask for what you want in such a manner that the person can't help but to say yes.
When they say no ask again
When they say no ask again.
When they say no ask again.
Be so annoying that they give you what you want anyway just to get rid of you.
Finally if that doesn't work, go to the next person and start over.

Copyright 2004 DeAnna Spencer

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