When life does not go our way or we inadvertently make a mistake, it is so easy to make excuses, place blame on others, or argue that circumstances were against us. But we only progress in life to the extent that we take responsibility for our actions and attitudes, and put forth the initiative necessary to create our own circumstances.
What is initiative? I'll tell you: It is doing the right thing without being told.
It is the human potentials that interest me. I travel and everywhere I go I am amazed at the presence of Nigerians. The intelligence, integrity, productivity, initiative.
And habits are hell's own substitute for good intentions. Habits are the ruin of ambition, of initiative , of imagination. They're the curse of marriage and the after-bane of death.
When you believe in what you're doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference.
Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack
No one could become an efficient leader or take the initiative in any great undertaking without belief in himself.
I had never expected that the China initiative would come to fruition in the form of a Ping-Pong team.
A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which is indispensable for first-rate performances.
Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.
A man descending is propelled by inertia; the only initiative left him is whether or not he decides to enjoy the passing scene.
Taking initiative is a form of self-empowerment.
OneBeat is one of the greatest initiatives in advancing the meeting of cultures worldwide.
Through my Faith-Based and Community Initiative, my Administration continues to encourage the essential work of faith-based and community organizations. Governments can and should support effective social services, including those provided by religious people and organizations. When government gives that support, it is important that faith-based institutions not be forced to change their religious character.
Beaurocracy destroys initiative.
Prevailing prayer is prayer that pushes right through all difficulties and obstacles, drives back all the opposing forces of Satan, and secures the will of God. Its purpose is to accomplish God's will on earth. Prevailing prayer is prayer that not only takes the initiative but continues on the offensive for God until spiritual victory is won.
We got a malaria initiative, really a phenomenal time, even though in the early stages there was some uncertainty. Then of course [Barack] Obama, although he had budget constraints, he believed in these things; a lot of new initiatives, including in agriculture.
It takes more than capital to swing business. You've got to have the A. I. D. degree to get by - Advertising, Initiative, and Dynamics.
I was able to meet young black people from all over the country who were focused on education and on elevating themselves. I'm endorsing and supporting this initiative because I believe college is a blessing, and for young black people coming out of areas that are struggling. . . for them to see college as their future, that's a blessing.
Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.