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Discover why waiting for permission is holding you back and how to step into your greatness today. You’ve always had the power — now it’s time to use it.
There’s something about waiting. Waiting for the right moment, the right opportunity, the right word of approval from someone else. But let me ask you this — who gave them the authority to grant that permission? Why do we convince ourselves that someone out there holds the key to our success, as if we’re standing in line for greatness, patiently waiting for our name to be called? Truth is, no one is holding you back. It’s the waiting that is.
The idea of seeking permission, whether consciously or unconsciously, to pursue our dreams has plagued so many of us. I get it, I really do. We’re wired for validation. Sometimes, it feels like we need someone to nod, give a green light, or say, “Yes, go for it.” But what if I told you that the person you’re waiting on is you? You don’t need permission to be great — greatness is a decision you make every single day.
If Jay-Z, another legend, had waited for permission, do you think he’d be where he is now? No one was handing him a roadmap to success. He took what he…
