go getter
Driven, enterprising person
A go-getter is someone who pursues goals with energy and determination.
The term carries approval—go-getters are ambitious, proactive, self-starters who don't wait for opportunities but create them: She's a real go-getter who made partner in five years.
Sometimes used slightly ironically for aggressive strivers.
One with initiative
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- forward-thinkingAnticipating future needs
resourceful · decisive · action-oriented · can-do · hands-on · anticipatory · preemptive · problem-solver
Seeking to achieve
- motivatedSpurred to action
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
hungry · enterprising · high-flyer · up-and-comer · goal-oriented · climber · achiever · striver
Continuing without pause
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
steadfast · unstoppable · unrelenting · single-minded · unwavering · indefatigable · unflagging · resolute
self-starter
One with initiative
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
forward-thinking · resourceful · decisive · action-oriented · can-do · hands-on · anticipatory · preemptive · problem-solver · trailblazer
aspiring
Seeking to achieve
- motivatedSpurred to action
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- eagerIntensely wanting something
striving · hungry · enterprising · high-flyer · up-and-comer · goal-oriented · climber · achiever · striver · overachiever
relentless
Continuing without pause
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- doggedStubbornly persevering
unyielding · steadfast · unstoppable · unrelenting · single-minded · unwavering · indefatigable · unflagging · resolute · persevering
dynamic
Active and changing
active · bustling · high-energy · tireless · peppy · lively · animated · zippy · brisk · sparky
- pep talkshang in there, keep pushing, believe in yourself, stay positive, keep it up
go getterslacker
Idle responsibility evader
underachiever · loafer · layabout · do-nothing · couch potato
go getterpushover
Easily defeated opponent
wallflower · doormat · shrinking violet · milquetoast · follower