Being initiative as
defined by the dictionary has three meanings:
1. Is having the ability to assess and initiate things without promptings from
others.
2. Is having that capacity to act or
take charge before others do.
3. Is having the power to perform
a strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh
approach to something.
Initiative people
summarized based on the three meanings can be described as independent and
courageous leaders.
It is a known fact
that initiative people are often those who succeed in achieving their dreams,
goals and ambitions.
Showing initiation allows for the creation of
opportunities, allows one to be in control, and constantly fuels one’s internal
passion.
One of the most valued
rewards of being initiative is the outcome of continuous improvement that it
provides.
However, this
consequence is the very thing that hinders us from being initiative. Continuous
improvement also equates change. Change is something that is not easily
accepted, as it requires us to be different, to take an extra mile or step.
Change is something that is always feared, no matter it being a good one or a
bad one.
When the consequence
of change is being recognized, we automatically start putting our minds into
that state, the state that evaluates all types of possible risks and
disadvantages towards showing our initiation.
The so called risks
and disadvantages calculated may not necessarily be accurate as your
unconscious fear has also given their inputs. Risk-takers are winners, taking a
little risk is the key to giving yourself a chance to create a better life for
yourself.
Take initiative and
grant yourself the power to become your best selves today!
Little Advises to be more initiative
Prepare & Act together
Once we have something
to be initiative for, we tend to prepare for it, trying to ensure that the risk
taken is paid off or at least not backfire on us. This preparation phase often
takes much time and effort as we are trying to perfect it. The more time taken,
the more we will procrastinate and give excuses on acting. Beware of this phase
that hinders you; conquer this possibility by preparing and acting at the same
time. Form small goals to prepare and act concurrently, so that you can see
little movements in that initiation, motivating the strength to act
continuously.
Acknowledge learning through doing
Some things in life
are indeed skill-based, like learning an instrument, learning driving or
learning how to painting. There are no guidebooks or no steps to follow. This
is exactly the learning procedure on being initiative. If we never done it,
there is no way we will find out if it works or not. Being initiative has no
clear cut procedures or consequence; if you want to learn how, take that step
of doing first.
Welcome the possibility of screwing up
Screwing up on being
initiative does not seem as bad as it portrays to be. Initiation is always an
extra step, at most you will be judged for doing too much. This type of consequence
should not hinder us, tell yourself that you cannot make everyone happy and the
opinions are constantly changing. Since we cannot control it, why bother. Screwing up also means another opportunity to
make your initiation work or encourage other’s initiation, bringing unexpected
insights and rewards to yourself and those around you.
Going that extra mile,
always pays off, it all depends on your perception of it.
Have more initiative; you never know how its magic inspires yourself and those around you.
"Having the simplest initiative, create Legends"
