• Be Proactive is about taking responsibility for your life. Proactive people recognize that they are “response-able”.
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Proactive people take responsibility for their own lives and don't blame others for their circumstances. They see problems as opportunities for growth and learning. Proactive people are also more likely to take action and achieve their goals.
We're in charge. We choose the scripts by which to live our lives. Use this self-awareness to be proactive and take responsibility for your choices. Reactive people take a passive stance -- they believe the world is happening to them. They say things like:
"There's nothing I can do."
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