Habit 1 Be Proactive

Habit:1 Be Proactive
The Social Mirror
There are three widely accepted theories of determinism:
Genetic determinism holds that you inherit your personal tendencies and character.
Psychic determinism holds that your upbringing and childhood experiences mold you.
Environmental determinism holds that environmental factors are responsible.
Between Stimulus and Response
Frankl used the human endowment of self awareness to discover a fundamental principle about the nature of man that "between stimulus and response, man has the freedom to choose."
Imagination -- the ability to create in our minds beyond our present reality.
Conscience -- an inner awareness of right and wrong.
Independent will -- the ability to act based on self-awareness
Proactivity.
As human beings we are responsible for our own lives.
Reactive people are driven by feelings, circumstances, conditions, the environment.
Proactive people are driven by carefully considered, selected and internalized values.
Taking the Initiative
Taking the initiative does not mean being pushy, obnoxious, or aggressive. It does mean recognizing our responsibility to make things happen.
Circle of Concern/Circle of Influence
Where do you focus your time and energy?
Proactive people focus their efforts in the Circle of Influence.
Reactive people focus their efforts in the Circle of Concern.