Stop letting the winds of others’ requests blow your priorities back and forth.
Make things happen—stop sitting and waiting for things to happen to you. Don’t wait for permission. Don’t wait for others to hand you tasks or find projects for your development. Be willing to say “no”—to your own ideas and to others’ requests. Take initiative and work on the things you believe need to be done. Anticipate roadblocks (FMEA) and proactively address them.
You’ll grow more, achieve more of what you want, and feel more fulfilled when you take ownership and make things happen.