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802b852 They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. time initiative Andy Warhol
aff2b37 "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: magic committed creatiion initiative providence power William Hutchison Murray
a771be4 I would not sit waiting for some vague tomorrow, nor for something to happen. One could wait a lifetime, and find nothing at the end of the waiting. I would begin here, I would make something happen. inspirational ambition initiative Louis L'Amour
c172e6c "The mark of man is initiative, but the mark of woman is cooperation. Man talks about freedom; woman about sympathy, love, sacrifice. Man cooperates with nature; woman cooperates with God. Man was called to till the earth, to "rule over the earth"; woman to be the bearer of a life that comes from God." sympathy man woman nature freedom cooperation initiative Fulton J. Sheen
125af91 At seventeen I'm waiting for my life to actually begin. I'm afraid I'll wake up tomorrow eighty years old and I WILL STILL BE WAITING. initiative Frank Warren
6fdede2 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. imagination habits initiative Dorothy Dunnett
d11fe07 He had been taught as a child that Urras was a festering mass of inequity, iniquity, and waste. But all the people he met, and all the people he saw, in the smallest country village, were well dressed, well fed, and contrary to his expectations, industrious. They did not stand about sullenly waiting to be ordered to do things. Just like Anaresti, they were simply busy getting things done. It puzzled him. He had assumed that if you removed a human being's natural incentive to work -- his initiative, his spontaneous creative energy -- and replaced it with external motivation and coercion, he would become a lazy and careless worker. But no careless workers kept those lovely farmlands, or made the superb cars and comfortable trains. The lure and compulsion of profit was evidently a much more effective replacement of the natural initiative than he had been led to believe. inequity iniquity profit initiative Ursula K. Le Guin
2e6a9b4 You see, I have come to believe in self-help, individual initiative, the love of what you do, and the full development of all individuals. I am constantly disappointed by how little we expect of ourselves and of the world. perseverance initiative society Hanif Kureishi
2270842 The man who goes to the top is the man who has something to say and says it when circumstances warrant. Men who keep silent underdressed are moral cowards. leadership discipleship initiative Richard Llewellyn
b4c22a9 Take the initiative to introduce yourself. One morning I was sitting on a bike in a spinning class at my gym. There was a lady whom I did not know sitting on the bike next to me. As we waited for the instructor, I decided to break the silence and start a conversation. I took the initiative to introduce myself and within a few short minutes, I knew her children's names, how long she had lived in Madison, which exercise classes she preferred, and where they went for Christmas. When the class was over, I confirmed that I remembered her name correctly, reminded her of mine and shared that it was a true pleasure meeting her. A simple introduction turned a stranger into a fresh and delightful new acquaintance. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
2667476 "Extend Invitations "How many times have you sat at home alone feeling jealous or sad that you were not invited to a party or out to dinner? You may have seen people having fun on Facebook and wondered what it would take to be included next time. And when you don't feel included, it can leave you feeling rejected, dismissed, lonely and excluded. It does not have to be this way. Why do we wait for others to do the inviting? You can change your social life instantly by taking the initiative to reach out and connect with someone." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
2f0e0c0 "The road to hell" (in the metaphorical sense, of course), occurs when the people who have good intentions fail to act, follow-through, or live up to their promises, all of which creates stress, frustration, and disappointment. People can be earnest and well-meaning, but their words become hollow when actions do not follow their words. By setting good intentions and taking deliberate action to back intentions up, you can transform your results." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
74da28e First, take complete responsibility for your life and current outcomes. Then take proactive steps for the necessary action to move forward in your desired direction. This personal choice is at the heart of your achieving impressive results. Taking initiative is the start of all good things born from action . . . * Growth * Creativity * Enterprise * Invention * Success * Solutions * Accomplishment * Development * Positive Change * Transformation selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
2a997f1 "Just Show Up. Guess what? Being in the right place at the right time can't happen without your first showing up. Companies have been started, marriages made, friendships found, careers created, and opportunities seized by those people who just showed up. Whether through coincidence, serendipity, strategy, or fate, taking the initiative to show up will reward you in ways which never would have occurred if you hadn't. Just by showing up, you have taken a proactive step to impress people by being there" in person" and demonstrating your willingness to be involved." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
d8b2e2e Have you ever had a friend in need whose only request was the gift of your presence? When major life changes happen or tragedies hit, you can find out very quickly who your real friends are because they are the ones who SHOW UP. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
232d2e2 Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have by simply taking the initiative to be the inviter. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
fec600d Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have by simply taking the initiative to be the inviter. Try it today. Welcome new relationships into your life that would never have occurred otherwise. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
288753b "I disagree with the adage, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Good intentions are powerful mindsets which will drive your actions to accomplish the results you want. Setting good intentions sets you up for success by providing you with a vision and a plan to "get 'er done" and make it happen!" selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
d261002 Decide today to take a stand, make a plan, and get. No one ever said it was going to be easy and wouldn't require effort. It will sometimes require that you go against the grain, face great challenge, conquer fear, overcome obstacles, and bounce back when knocked down. Choose to keep moving and don't give up. And if your ship still doesn't come in--swim out to it! selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
207e071 Initiative is The Start of All Good Things. Your ship will never come in if you don't send any out. Have you ever found yourself dreaming, hoping, and waiting passively for things to change or for your life to get better? selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
b231516 "Ignoring his advice, I got up, walked over, gently rested my hands on two of their shoulders and said, "Ladies, I have to tell you how much you have impressed me. I just moved to Madison from Florida and left behind all my girlfriends. I have been sitting over there admiring your friendships. You remind me so much of my girlfriends back home and I had to come over and speak with you." And without missing a beat, I next asked, "Can I be your friend?" They were so impressed by my sincere request, they kindly opened their circle and invited me in." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
5b27755 Begin to take the initiative when you want to meet someone new. Be the one who steps forward first. Simply say hello and begin a conversation. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
9adb3da I spend a great deal of time on airplanes traveling from one speaking engagement to the next. There have been times when I have sat for hours next to strangers with whom I never made eye contact or uttered a word. But then I have also met people with whom I engaged in such delightful conversation that it resulted in new business and referrals. The main difference was whether or not I took initiative to begin a conversation. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
4df5281 "Get in the Game "As soon as you say something can't be done, you will be passed by a person who is already doing it." - Unknown "Do you typically observe the game of life from the sidelines, sit in the penalty box, play your heart out on the field, or show up when the opportunity has already passed by and ask, "What happened?" Your answer to this question will reveal a lot about your initiative. Granted, various situations call for diverse levels of interest and engagement. However, if you want to rock your relationship results, it is going to require action, effort, initiative, and choosing to get in the game." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
e98d8e8 It's not bravery unless you are doing something which causes you to feel afraid. Unless there is some degree of fear or apprehension involved, bravery is not even needed. emotional-intelligence-quotes positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative communication-skills Susan C. Young
6e09948 Being brave requires taking deliberate action and doing something new that stretches you beyond your comfort zone. emotional-intelligence-quotes positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative communication-skills Susan C. Young
3232011 Any time you put yourself on the line, you risk (and maybe fear) failing, falling, being embarrassed, or looking stupid--none of which are comfortable. emotional-intelligence-quotes positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative communication-skills Susan C. Young
4eba1de If being brave were easy, more people would be. emotional-intelligence-quotes positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative communication-skills Susan C. Young
d37f9bb I was brought up,' Freddy informed him, 'not to suffer anxiety about decisive initiative of all types. initiative decisions Mark Helprin
82172ee "Years ago, my childhood friend Steve lost his father. Since Steve had left Tallahassee shortly after high school graduation, we had not seen each other for over a decade. Upon learning of his father's funeral, I made plans to attend to "be there." After the service, I approached the family's receiving line. When Steve saw me, he was stunned that I had made the effort to be there for him. We both cried as we hugged and he said, "I can't tell you what it means to me that you showed up." Showing up sends a message that you are a devoted friend, a team player, a dedicated parent, an inspiring leader, a loyal mate, and more." -- selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
a44ef3d Do you ever sit back and wonder how and why other people are so successful, productive, or accomplished? What is the driver that inspires them to go for the gold, seize opportunities, and make things happen? selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
5a0d597 "Be the Inviter "When I began my speaking career, I designed and delivered motivational programs for children teaching them success skills for life. Before going into a middle school one year, I interviewed the principal, Alexis Tibbetts, to ask what words of wisdom her students desperately needed to hear from me. She shared, "Kids can be so cruel. Some of the children never feel included or a part of something special. Please tell them that rather than being lonely and getting their feelings hurt, they can start doing the inviting." Her words were spot-on. Alexis went on to become a well-loved superintendent of schools in Okaloosa County, Florida. Her words of wisdom were game-changing for her students. They can be game-changing for you as well." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
b3d61b1 "Rather than being green with envy, realize that a dramatic difference between the "haves" and "have-nots" is the "do" and "do-nots." If you are seeking positive change and transformation, what can you begin to do?" -- selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
424a23a Introduce Yourself. Being confident and outgoing will empower you to approach new people who might be reluctant to take the first step. It is amazing how many people we come in contact with yet pass like ships in the night without any engagement or connection. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
521ff1e Why Do Some People NOT Take Initiative? * They have a FEAR of . . . rejection, looking stupid, failing, criticism, getting out of their comfort zone, or imposing on other people. * They are unmotivated or uninspired. * They get stuck in negativity, confusion, stress, or doubt. * They don't want to upset the apple cart or the status quo. * They are lazy, disengaged, or indifferent. * They have LACK of . . . energy, desire, confidence, self-esteem, skills, creativity, imagination, connections, resources, education. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
f3fd8f6 The first step in getting unstuck and moving forward is to examine what is holding you back from taking action. The power is yours to set your intention and take the action needed to create the life you desire. You are in control of your initiative--be proactive. selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
a4f43c8 "Be the "Liker" "If you want to be liked, BE THE LIKER!" This was some of the best advice my enlightened mother ever gave me. Throughout my childhood, teen years, and adulthood, this golden nugget of simple wisdom empowered me to take personal responsibility for developing friendships. When you want to reach out, make new friends, and increase your likeability factor, step up and "like" others first. They will usually mirror your initiative and like you back." selling-success service-beyond-self positive-first-impression-quotes susanspeaks-com customer-service-quotes motivational-speaker-susan-young quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes initiative Susan C. Young
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