The order matters: give first, ask second, and never the other way around if you want the relationship to last. Larry’s karma rule spells out the giving side directly: thank, forgive, tip, reciprocate fast, every time, not just when it’s convenient. “Attack the money” is real advice from him too, but it’s aimed at customers and deals, not at the people helping you get there.
With a mentor or anyone above you, the money ask comes after trust is built, not as the opening move. Giving first doesn’t mean giving blindly. It means noticing what would actually help this specific person, not a generic favor. A thank-you note sent before you need anything reads completely differently than one that shows up attached to a request.
The sequence is the lesson: deposit first, withdraw later, and never skip straight to the withdrawal. Every time means every time, not just the first meeting when you’re trying to make a good impression.
People notice when the giving stops the moment they’ve been useful once. That’s when a relationship curdles into a transaction. Keep giving even after you’ve gotten what you needed. That’s the difference between karma and a one-time trade.
The ask lands better precisely because it wasn’t the first thing you ever said to this person. Give before you ask, then keep giving after you’ve received, and the relationship holds instead of expiring.
Details: Watch Larry on giving before asking
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