Igbo proverb

Onye kwe, chi ya ekwe.

Commitment begins with the person who wants to act.

Literal translation: When a person says yes, their chi says yes too.
Explanation: This saying links a person's resolve with their chi. It encourages someone to take the first step instead of waiting for success to arrive on its own.
When to use it: When someone is waiting for a chance but has not yet decided to act.