For Teens

Initiative - the secret to taking charge of your life

By Life Complete
April 19, 2026

Find out how to stay out of trouble.

Initi-what? Initiative - you know - making the first move, starting early, not waiting to be asked, doing something before anybody else does it, being proactive. In short, “taking action” before it is needed - like doing your chores before your mom begins to nag you about why it has not been done or asking the person you like to...

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