Ayn Rand said “The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.”  Ayn Rand, a Russian who immigrated to America, whose controversial philosophy Objectivism sparked much anger in society, and still does from its speakers today.

One major tenet of her philosophy was to be selfish/egoistic, with the definitions redefined, which meant NOT caring what others thought of her and only doing what was in her self-interest by means of her principles. With this behind her, who was going to stop her?

It means not asking for permission to undertake an action and that no one is in a position to stop you. It a more aggressive way of saying “It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.”  While at the same time point out that you are in control of your own actions and the only person that can be in your way is you.

That is why today we are discussing getting out of your own way.