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| − | Reactive people deal with things as they come..."firefighters" (put out fires)...do not plan...are not prepared. | + | '''''Reactive people'' deal with things as they come..."firefighters" (put out fires)...do not plan...are not always prepared.''' |
:- they waste time with unproductive activities | :- they waste time with unproductive activities | ||
:- they often time feel overwhelmed with things | :- they often time feel overwhelmed with things | ||
| − | Proactive people are organized and project themselves into the future. | + | '''Proactive people are organized and project themselves into the future.''' |
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:- Reactive people blame others for their circumstances | :- Reactive people blame others for their circumstances | ||
::''all experiences provide an opportunity to learn'' | ::''all experiences provide an opportunity to learn'' | ||
| − | ::''learned information can be used later in similar | + | ::''learned information can be used later in similar circumstances'' |
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Revision as of 16:13, 25 August 2022
Proactive vs Reactive | Be Proactive
Reactive people deal with things as they come..."firefighters" (put out fires)...do not plan...are not always prepared.
- - they waste time with unproductive activities
- - they often time feel overwhelmed with things
Proactive people are organized and project themselves into the future.
Characteristic #1
- - Proactive people do not blame others for their circumstances
- - Reactive people blame others for their circumstances
- all experiences provide an opportunity to learn
- learned information can be used later in similar circumstances
Characteristic #2
- - The behavior of proactive people is a conscience choice based on personal values.
- - The behavior of reactive people is based on current conditions and their feelings.
- define your values
- set priorities
Characteristic #3
- - Proactive people are influences by external stimuli, but their response is based on their values.
- - Reactive people build their lives around other peoples emotions.
What we can do...
- - Predict and prevent/deal with issues as they arise, not after they have festered.
- - Plan/daily agendas/task lists
- - Have clear goals and visions/keeps you on track/different from daily tasks.
- set milestones (steps in your plan)/be realistic
- consult with others
- surround yourself with others with like mind