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Good morning, happy Wednesday in the Year of the ZAO: Day 36.
Ever held back from asking for something because you assumed the answer would be no? Maybe you thought, “They probably won’t be interested,” or “It’s not the right time.” But here’s the thing—you won’t know unless you ask.
Today’s theme is all about communication and clarity. The two cards drawn today deliver a simple but powerful message:
"Ask for what you want."
"Find the courage to ask for what you want. Others have the right to tell you yes or no, but you always have the right to ask."
I’ve been told no more times than I can count. More times than I’ve been told yes. But I also know this—if I had never asked at all, that number of yeses would be way lower. Every ‘no’ is just another step toward the right ‘yes.’
In creative and entrepreneurial spaces, clarity is everything. Whether it’s negotiating opportunities, building collaborations, or seeking feedback—assumptions kill potential before it even has a chance.
ZAO thrives on open dialogue and mutual respect. Everyone has the right to make an ask, and everyone has the right to say yes or no. That’s how great ideas take shape.
So here’s your challenge for today:
What’s something you’ve been hesitant to ask for?
An opportunity? A collab? Feedback?
📢 Drop it in the comments—today’s the day to go for it.
BetterCallZaal from the ZAO Team.
Good morning, happy Wednesday in the Year of the ZAO: Day 36.
Ever held back from asking for something because you assumed the answer would be no? Maybe you thought, “They probably won’t be interested,” or “It’s not the right time.” But here’s the thing—you won’t know unless you ask.
Today’s theme is all about communication and clarity. The two cards drawn today deliver a simple but powerful message:
"Ask for what you want."
"Find the courage to ask for what you want. Others have the right to tell you yes or no, but you always have the right to ask."
I’ve been told no more times than I can count. More times than I’ve been told yes. But I also know this—if I had never asked at all, that number of yeses would be way lower. Every ‘no’ is just another step toward the right ‘yes.’
In creative and entrepreneurial spaces, clarity is everything. Whether it’s negotiating opportunities, building collaborations, or seeking feedback—assumptions kill potential before it even has a chance.
ZAO thrives on open dialogue and mutual respect. Everyone has the right to make an ask, and everyone has the right to say yes or no. That’s how great ideas take shape.
So here’s your challenge for today:
What’s something you’ve been hesitant to ask for?
An opportunity? A collab? Feedback?
📢 Drop it in the comments—today’s the day to go for it.
BetterCallZaal from the ZAO Team.
Zaal Panthaki
Zaal Panthaki
13 comments
ZM patience feels like an underrated builder skill. staying present when conditions aren’t ideal keeps momentum clean and the work honest. showing up still counts. https://paragraph.com/@thezao/year-of-the-zao-day-364
ZAO enters the final Fractal of 2025 with calm momentum: the ZABAL AMA at 5 PM EST and the ZAO Fractal at 6 PM EST. The reflection notes that endings aren’t endings, and yearlong consistency created progress beyond loud moments. Presence is enough. @zaal
ZM this one’s about continuity. years end, signal doesn’t. the work we’ve done together lives in consistency, not highlights. last ZAO Fractal of 2025 tonight — show up as you are. https://paragraph.com/@thezao/year-of-the-zao-day-363
5 $TYSM
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ZM today’s reflection reframed friction for me. What if every interaction is here to teach something — patience, compassion, restraint. Not easy. But powerful when you remember it mid-moment. https://paragraph.com/@thezao/year-of-the-zao-day-362
Good morning 🌄
Great job my friend
ZM ser Zaal, always positioned for whatever is coming
Ayyy lfg berry how are we doing today on this Monday?
Zm
ZAO presents a live hub to track 10+ projects, with progress bars, weekly updates, and a single source of truth across zaoprojects.vercel.app and thezao.com/zao-projects. Floral Friday energy encourages presence over rush. @zaal
Good morning, happy Wednesday in the Year of the ZAO: Day 36. Too many people block their own opportunities because they’re afraid to ask. I’ve been told no a lot. But if I had never asked, my yeses wouldn’t exist. 💡 In Web3, asking is how things get built. Closed mouths don’t get fed. Open doors don’t appear until you knock. What’s something you’ve been hesitant to ask for? Today’s the day. Read more: https://paragraph.xyz/@thezao/year-of-the-zao-day-36