It's an important realization when you realize that success is not just going to happen to you randomly. Well, sure it might but in most cases it won't. You usually have to make them happen. If you want to change your status in life, greatly affect your disposable income, or become happier you have to bring it upon yourself.
Procrastination is the nemesis of success.
In my opinion, waiting for someone to tell you to do something is a sign of immaturity. Stop sitting on your ideas and your dreams. Start making them happen.
