The Power of an Initiative...

Initiative is the ability to decide in an independent way, what to do and when to do it. Initiative can also be said to be step-taking. A Chinese proverb says, “ A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” There are certain things that may never happen in your life until you take a step. There are doors that will remain perpetually closed until you take initiative. One step can change your life forever. You never can tell what you are capable of doing until you take a step. When you take one step God takes two for you.

The reason so many people are not taking initiative is because of fear of risk. It is important to know that fear is a self- imposed prison. When allowed, it can set the limit over your life. It can cripple you from moving forward. You must break free from the barrier of fear. You must be willing to take risk. Don’t be trapped in your comfort zone. Life is all about risk-taking. If you don’t take risk you would hardly succeed. Don’t play ‘safe’; dive into the deep if you want outstanding results. The fear of risk is fueled by the fear of failure. Failure does not define you. The word ‘fail’ is actually the First Attempt In Learning. Thomas Edison in his attempt to invent the incandescent light failed 999 times before he eventually succeeded. Anyone who is afraid of failing will not make any headway in life. If you take the initiative to do something and don’t succeed, try, try, and try again until you succeed. Don’t let the fear of failure cage you in one position. Things will remain the way they are until you take the initiative to effect a change. Don’t wait for a favorable condition to take place before you launch out. Start taking initiative from where you are!