Initiative

in·i·ti·a·tive

iˈniSH(ē)ətiv/

noun

noun: initiative; plural noun: initiatives; noun: the initiative

1. 1.

   the ability to assess and initiate things independently.

   "use your initiative, imagination, and common sense"

   synonyms:

   self-motivation, resourcefulness, inventiveness, imagination, ingenuity, originality, creativity, enterprise; drive, dynamism, ambition, motivation, spirit, energy, vision; informalget-up-and-go, pep, moxie, spunk, gumption "employers are looking for people with initiative"

2. 2.

   the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.

   "we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject"

    

   in·i·tia·tive  (-nsh-tv)

   n.

   1. The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.

   2. A beginning or introductory step; an opening move: took the initiative in trying to solve the problem.

   3.

   a. The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.

   b. The right and procedure by which citizens can propose a law by petition and ensure its submission to the electorate.

   adj.

   1. Of or relating to initiation.

   2. Used to initiate; initiatory.

   Idiom:

   on (one's) own initiative

   Without prompting or direction from others; on one's own.

    

   Scriptures:

    

   Initiative

   See also Industry ; Zeal

   • every man that giveth it willingly with his heart: Ex. 25:2 .
   • they came … every one whom his spirit made willing: Ex. 35:21 .
   • offer it of his own voluntary will: Lev. 1:3 .
   • with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: 1 Chr. 29:9 .

   • if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: 1 Cor. 9:17 .
   • Feed the flock of God … not by constraint, but willingly: 1 Pet. 5:2 .

   • God gave unto man that he should act for himself: 2 Ne. 2:16 .
   • free to choose liberty and eternal life: 2 Ne. 2:27 .
   • impart of their substance of their own free will: Mosiah 18:28 .
   • blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled: Alma 32:16 .

   • shall obtain power to organize yourselves: D&C 44:4 .
   • power to overcome all things: D&C 50:35 .
   • he that is compelled in all things … not a wise servant: D&C 58:26 .
   • let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power: D&C 123:17 .

   See also D&C 29:36 ; D&C 42:52

    

   Quotes:

   Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?
   Tony Robbins
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   Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?
   Tony Robbins 

    

    We believe in individual initiative, personal responsibility, opportunity, freedom, small government, the Constitution. These principles, these American principles are key to getting our economy back to being successful and leading the world.
   Mitt Romney

   
   

   You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.
   William J. H. Boetcker 

   
   

   Personal Definition:

   I think Initiative means to have a mindset of :I can do this thing, and I'll do anything it takes to get it done!

   I think it means to have energy and imagination and courage and willingness to 'get out there, and do it!'

    

   I think Initiative is an important trait to have, so when God tells you to do something you can get excited about it and just 'go and do' and take charge and be a leader and example.

    

   I want to develop initiative in my self by being sure and happy with my self so that others can see Christs light through me,and what joy the gospel brings me, and I can motivate and help and do things with His strength!