Just as one bad decision often leads to a worse decision, one good decision can lead to a better one. Consider the escalation of the quest for wisdom in Proverbs 2:1-4 from passive acceptance to obsessive searching.

Passive
-Accept instruction
-Treasure commandments

Less Passive
-Listen closely
-Incline your heart

Active
-Invite knowledge
-Cry out for understanding

More Active
-Seek wisdom like silver
-Search out wisdom like treasure