Rajeev Verma Published on 23-Feb.2025
Too often, people wait for external validation to take action. They hesitate, seeking approval from society, their peers, or even their own inner doubts. But the truth is, you don’t need permission to rise, permission to soar, or permission to make an impact. The only permission you need is your own.
Breaking Free from the Approval Trap
From a young age, we are conditioned to seek approval. Whether it’s from parents, teachers, or bosses, we are taught that validation comes from external sources. While guidance is valuable, excessive dependence on approval creates barriers to personal growth. It fosters fear of failure, hesitation, and the belief that someone else must grant us the right to succeed.
The most successful people in history—visionaries, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders—did not wait for permission. They stepped forward despite the doubts of others. They understood that waiting for approval could mean waiting forever.
Permission to Rise: Overcoming Fear and DoubtRising to your potential requires an internal shift. Fear and doubt are natural, but they should not be roadblocks. The moment you decide that you are capable, deserving, and ready, you give yourself the green light to grow.
Acknowledge Your Worth: Recognize that you are as worthy as anyone else to pursue success.
Embrace Imperfection: Growth comes through learning and making mistakes. Don’t let fear of failure keep you stagnant.
Trust Yourself: Self-belief is the foundation of all great achievements.
Permission to Soar: Taking Bold Action
Soaring means pushing past comfort zones and taking bold steps toward your goals. It means refusing to let self-imposed limitations hold you back.
Set Audacious Goals: Dream big and aim high. Don’t limit yourself based on what others think is possible.
Take Initiative: Don’t wait for the perfect moment or a formal invitation. Start now.
Surround Yourself with Encouragement: While you don’t need permission, surrounding yourself with supportive people can fuel your momentum.
Permission to Make an Impact: Owning Your InfluenceEveryone has the potential to make an impact. Whether through innovation, creativity, leadership, or kindness, your actions matter. The key is realizing that you don’t need anyone’s approval to contribute meaningfully.
Lead with Purpose: Identify your strengths and use them to create positive change.
Ignore the Naysayers: Not everyone will understand or support your vision, and that’s okay. Stay focused.
Keep Moving Forward: The world changes because of those who take action, not those who wait for permission.
Concluding, The only permission you need to rise, soar, and make an impact is your own. Stop waiting for validation. Own your potential, take action, and step into the greatness that is already within you. The world is waiting—not for someone to grant you permission, but for you to take your place and shine.
RAJEEV VERMA 