Initiative and Sir Isaac Newton

Initiative is a quality that separates ordinary students from extraordinary.  Most students are content with the way things are and therefore unwilling to initiate change.  However, student leaders understand and accept the fact that it requires energy to take the lead or initiative. 

Sir Isaac Newton is famous for his research on movement.  He came up with the conclusion that an object at rest will not move until a force acts upon it.  Using this example the authors of the book, “The Inspiring Leader” wrote:

“This same principle seems to apply to humans taking the initiative.  It takes a lot of energy to get things started.  Everyone knows that it is much easier to coast than to start.  In order for people to take the initiative, they need to have enough energy in terms of both time and motivation to take on something new, and they need to be willing to expend that energy.  Leaders who take the initiative believe that they are responsible for getting things started.”


Go the 2nd Mile,
Stephen Amundson
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