Quotes about Initiative

You cannot build an empire hands folded.

Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress.

We have little choice but to move beyond quality and seek remarkable, connected, and new. Remarkable, as you've already figured out, demands initiative.

It's hard to steer a parked car.

I've observed an unmistakable synergy between engagement in purposeful, proactive outreach and serendipitous encounters with people that lead to spiritually significant conversations. Taking the initiative to present reasons for faith in Christ with people who don't yet know him and who realize we're there for that purpose can enhance our sensitivity and readiness for moments when the Holy Spirit surprises us with such opportunities.

Leaders with it do more than just think of new ideas; they actually do the new ideas.

The most important endeavors require a risk.

Think first. Talk less. Start today.

God welcomes home anyone who will have him and, in fact, has made the first move already.

Breaking the cycle of ungrace means taking the initiative.

Breaking the cycle of ungrace means taking the initiative. Instead of waiting for his neighbor to make the first move

Don't do nothing, just because you can't do everything. pg. 144