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Proactive vs Reactive
The document contrasts being proactive versus reactive. It states that proactive people make good choices and prepare for what may happen, while reactive people can explode at any time since things catch them off guard without preparation. Proactive people do not blame others and their behavior comes from conscious choices based on values, whereas reactive people blame outside factors and behave based on feelings. The document advises focusing on things one can control rather than things outside of their influence.
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Proactive individuals choose their responses calmly and value-based, while reactive people blame circumstances and react emotionally.
Emphasizes focusing on aspects of life that can be controlled, distinguishing between things within influence and those beyond control.
Proactive vs Reactive
- 1. Proactive vs. Reactive When you are PROACTIVE, you make good choices about how you respond to something happening. You are always ready with a calm attitude. You do things to make sure that the right things will happen. You are prepared for anything that might happen. When things don’t go your way, you aren’t happy, BUT you stay calm. 1 1 When you are REACTIVE, you could explode at any minute. Things happen and they “catch you off guard”. You aren’t ready for things that might happen. You deal with things when they happen instead of being prepared.
- 2. Proactive vs. Reactive 2 2 ProactivePeople • Do not Blame anyone or anything. • Behavior is a product of their conscious choice, based on values. • They carry their weather with them. • They are still influenced by external stimulus – but their response is value based choice or response. Reactive People • Blame circumstances, conditions & conditioning. • Behavior is a product of their conditions, based on feelings. • If weather is good, they feel good, if it is bad, they feel bad. • Reactive people build their lives around others emotions.
- 3. Circle of influence 3 3 circle of influence circleof concern Things you can’t control Things you can control or change Focus on things you can change!!
Editor's Notes
- #4 Connect with free will – everybody controls his/her life and deals with circumstances and possibilities.