Help this guy get to the Launch Conference

Tough love:

I like that you're putting yourself out there, but you could make it a slam dunk by offering your services to others as well, even just to show how badly you want it. (Blogging about how much you deserve it doesn't count.)

No matter your skillset, people love to see that others want something so badly they're willing to work for it. Instead of "can you give me money, because I don't have enough" try

"If you donate X, I'll review your site."

"If you donate Y, I'll make an iPhone app for you!"

etc. Look over your skillset, and offer to give something back.

Ask and ye shall receive. I think this is one of the hardest lessons I've had to learn in life both professionally and non-professionally. The Rejection Therapy goes along with this very well. Often times asking both gets you what you want and clarifies in your mind what it is you really want. Everytime you do it the benefits are always greater than your ask.

In this instance, I'm sure redrory will find new people to chat with, will get a push towards winning a ticket to Launch Conference, and will find the support of the community much greater than he expected.

Thanks guys. Any questions or comments. Can ask me here or email : red rory (at) g mail (dot) com

Not bad Rory. Glad to see you going out of your comfort zone and putting yourself out there.

Good stuff!

You ask "want to help for free?" but give no way to help.