“Power is not given to you. You have to take it.” – Beyoncé
Power.
It’s a word that stirs something primal within us.
For some, it evokes the image of boardrooms, billionaires, or big-shot politicians. For others, it’s the quiet confidence of someone who owns their worth, walks their truth, and doesn’t wait for permission.
But make no mistake—whatever image comes to mind, power is never handed over like a gift.
As Beyoncé boldly reminds us: You have to take it.
And that’s not just a catchy lyric or a throwaway line in an interview.
It’s a life philosophy. A war cry. A challenge.
One that forces you to confront an uncomfortable truth:
No one is coming to save you. No one is going to hand you the life you dream about.
Not because people are cruel.
But because that’s not how power works.
The Myth of “Permission”
From the moment we’re born, we’re taught to ask for permission.
“Can I go outside?”
“Can I speak now?”
“Can I chase that dream?”
This conditioning runs deep. We wait to be picked. To be noticed. To be promoted. To be told we’re good enough.
But the world doesn’t work like a schoolyard.
It rewards those who decide they’re good enough before anyone else says it.
It elevates those who claim their seat at the table—without asking if it's okay.
The truth is, if you wait for someone to grant you power, you’ll grow old waiting.
Whether it's launching your business, standing up for what you believe in, asking for that raise, or stepping into a new identity—you don’t need permission. You need courage.
Taking Power Isn’t Arrogance. It’s Alignment.
Let’s clear something up.
Taking power isn’t about becoming ruthless or stepping on others. It’s not about domination. It’s about alignment.
Alignment with your purpose.
Alignment with your potential.
Alignment with the version of you that doesn’t play small.
There’s a quiet kind of power in showing up as your full self, unedited and unapologetic.
It says: “I know who I am. I know what I deserve. And I will no longer shrink to fit into your expectations.”
That’s the kind of power Beyoncé speaks of.
Not power for the sake of ego—but power as ownership.
Ownership of your story. Your voice. Your choices.
The Moment You Decide: This Is Mine Now
Every person who has ever stepped into their power has one thing in common:
They decided.
Not after they felt ready.
Not after someone gave them the green light.
But in the moment when everything inside screamed, “You can’t”—and they answered back, “Watch me.”
There is no perfect time to take power.
There is only now.
The moment you decide to write the book.
To launch the podcast.
To say “no” when you always said “yes.”
To walk away from what dims you.
To finally choose yourself.
It’s not a grand ceremony.
It’s often quiet. But it’s definite.
You don’t wait for power.
You claim it.
So, How Do You Take Power?
Here’s the truth: Taking power isn’t a single moment. It’s a series of small rebellions.
Here’s how you start:
- Redefine What Power Means to You
Forget what the world says power looks like.
To some, it’s financial freedom. To others, it’s saying “yes” to creativity.
To many, it’s the ability to choose—where you live, how you love, and who you become.
Define your power. Then chase it relentlessly.
- Stop Apologizing for Existing
Every time you shrink, every time you over-explain, every time you say “sorry” when you mean “thank you”—you give your power away.
Stand tall in your truth. Be firm in your boundaries. You don’t owe the world an apology for taking up space.
- Speak Up, Even When Your Voice Trembles
Power lives in your voice.
In the conversation you’re afraid to have.
In the truth you’ve been holding back.
Say the thing. The world needs it. You need it.
- Surround Yourself with Firestarters
Power is contagious.
If your circle only cheers for your comfort, you need a new circle.
Find people who challenge you to rise, who remind you who you are, and who won’t let you quit on yourself.
- Take the First Scary Step
The fastest way to power? Action.
Not planning. Not overthinking. Not waiting for clarity.
Just one bold, brave step toward the life you deserve.
This World Doesn’t Need More Permission Seekers. It Needs More Power Takers.
The world is full of brilliance hiding behind hesitation.
Of dreamers waiting for a sign.
Of souls with fire in their bellies who’ve been told to “stay quiet,” “be nice,” or “wait your turn.”
But your turn is now.
Because no one is more qualified to write your story than you.
No one knows your calling better than your own heart.
The systems may not be built for you.
The odds may not be in your favor.
But history doesn’t remember those who waited. It remembers those who rose.
So here’s your reminder:
You don’t need someone to say “go.”
You don’t need a crown to act like royalty.
You don’t need the door to be open to walk through the wall.
Power is not given. You have to take it.
So take it.
Today.
Right now.
Because the throne you’re waiting for? It’s been yours all along. You just needed to stop asking for it—and start claiming it.
