4 Psychological Blocks preventing people from TAKING INITIATIVE

The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 35

The foundation of all activity in your life, including personal relationships, competition, martial arts, business, etc., is making a decision and taking decisive action. If you struggle with either deciding what to do or taking action, or both, you're facing powerful inner opponents.

The most devastating defeats occur when we mistake these inner blocks for fate. No inner obstacle should be mistaken for fate. They are only an indication that you have some work ahead of you, if you wish to become a more highly skilled warrior and strengthen your spirit.

“The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse.”

— Carlos Castaneda

In the next four articles, we'll explore four main psychological blocks to developing an effective Spirit of Initiative. Some may struggle with confronting a boss to ask for a raise, while others might find it challenging to participate in a competi…