The Act of Asking
I reached out to another potential collaborator the other day. It’s someone I know a bit and really respect and like what they do but I don’t know them well. I was quite nervous asking them but determined that, as I was keen on characterising this new project as having a much more ‘just go for it!’ attitude and approach, I should embrace that when reaching out to people.
I was really heartened by how quick their response was and how positive the impact of me simply asking about the possibility of collaborating was. Without me realising, it seems like just by asking it had given them ‘a bit of a kick up the arse’ to do something new and creative.
We’ll see where it goes, but even if it doesn’t bear fruit into a collaboration between us, I’m really pleased I asked as it seems to have been positive for them.
PS - the allusion to The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer is entirely intentional - I found it a very interesting and inspiring book and I’d recommend it, whether you are a fan of her music or not.