This week we spent a couple of evenings getting together with friends. Each night was a great time filled with laughs, conversation and connection. I had a great time, and I owe it all to my wife.

She is excellent at having an idea, whether it’s getting together with friends or planning a trip, and taking action to cause it to happen. I admire this trait in her. I have often been beneficiary of her drive to bring events like these to life, and I have the great memories to prove it.

My wife’s example reminds me that what often stands in the way of where we are and where we want to be is our own lack of initiative. We don’t have what we’d like because we don’t take steps to cause it to happen.

Be encourage d this week to go out and cause something to happen in your own life.