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The only way to get initiative is to take it.

It’s never given.

So writes leadership expert Seth Godin in his blog, dated Oct. 10, 2019.


Those who work for someone else, or, perhaps, those who hire a fitness coach, medical or other professional etc., are content to be told what to do.

In many instances, following an expert’s advice, or doing what your boss tells you, is not only prudent, but desirable.

Other times, especially in a work situation, some people realize that doing this for a long time is not what was meant for them.

Therefore, they take initiative to do something different.

Though Godin in this blog post says initiative is never given, he would probably make an exception for the person who gives himself initiative.

Are you in a situation in which doing what you are doing is not going to satisfy you for the long term?

You know you can do bigger and better things if given the opportunity.

But, opportunities don’t always come naturally, or through happenstance. Sometimes, you have to look for them, and at them.

The good news here is that if you feel stuck doing something unfulfilling in your eyes, and KNOW you can do much more, there are programs out there that may be an answer for you. Here’s where you give yourself the initiative to look at them.

These programs can be done without you giving up what you are doing now – at least for now. By devoting a few, part-time hours a week, at least to start, you can potentially earn an income that could dwarf what you are earning at that unfulfilling job.

No specific education, background or experience is needed. All you need is an open mind, a willingness to work and the gumption to stay with it.

To learn about one of the best such programs, message me.

Sometimes, you have to get away from people ordering you to perform what you see are meaningless tasks. Sometimes, you may need to get away from a job that is wasting your valuable skill and time. Sometimes, you just need to change your life.

If you are waiting for the opportunity to come to you, you may be waiting awhile.

Instead, give yourself initiative. Look for something different. You might even find something you had never thought you would do. But, if your mind is open enough, you’ll check it out anyway. Because, you never know what you might find when you look.

If patience is a virtue, and good things come to those who wait, don’t tell that to those who give themselves initiative.

Yes, they may have patience. They may do what they hate until they find what they love. But they have given themselves the initiative to keep looking. Instead of waiting to see what happens, these folks keep looking to make things happen.

So, give yourself initiative. It may be the greatest gift you could ever receive.

Peter