Why do high-achieving women feel guilty asking for what they're already paying for? In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, Ginny breaks down a moment with her house cleaner and her lawn guy that exposed a pattern almost every high performer has: over-apologizing to people you pay. If you've ever over-explained a simple request, softened a text with three apologies before you hit send, or felt like a burden for asking someone to finish the job you're paying for, this episode is for you. Ginny unpacks where that guilt comes from, why it has nothing to do with the person you're talking to, and how to use the MANAGE pillar of the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter to ask for what you need without shrinking first.

In this episode:

• The real story behind a text Ginny sent to her house cleaner, and what it revealed about how she asks for anything
• Why paying someone for a service and asking a favor are two completely different transactions, even though guilt treats them the same
• The specific language pattern that turns a normal request into an apology tour, and how to catch yourself doing it
• How the MANAGE pillar of the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter applies to any relationship where you're the one paying, hiring, or in charge
• A two-line script you can use the next time you need to ask for more from someone you already employ

Resources & Links:

• Grab the book UNSUBSCRIBE™: Why Letting Go Is the Secret to Getting Ahead: LINK
• Join the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Substack: LINK

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Connect with Ginny:

• Website: ginnypriem.com
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