Initiative

Having initiative means one possesses the strength, ability, and confidence to take the first step toward executing a certain idea or goal. People who have initiative recognize the possibilities and believe in improvement. So, initiative is an especially invaluable characteristic to have. Initiative people go for it! They acknowledge the chances they have and do something about it, oftentimes to help others or better the world around them. While there will certainly be obstacles along the way, proactive people find ways to make it through and accomplish what needs to be accomplished. They are not easily discouraged, dissuaded, or intimidated. Instead, they are lively, brave, motivated, and strong-willed. Instead of finding reasons to quit, having initiative helps us to keep going.