In this episode of Self Maid, I dive into one of my favourite proverbs: “He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” We’ll talk about why so many of us are afraid to look silly, how embarrassment is really the price of growth, and why asking “stupid” questions is often the smartest move you can make. I’ll share stories from my own business journey where humbling myself and asking for help made all the difference, and how you can encourage the same mindset in your team.
If you’ve ever held back from speaking up because you didn’t want to look dumb, this episode will challenge that thinking and show you why a five-minute fool is always better than a forever fool.
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