As I read about what proactive people are made of I immediately thought of some of you; those people in my life who teach me what that concept really means and how important that is in life. Proactive people do what is necessary to create good things and make good things happen. Proactive people choose their response to all situations. Proactive people know they have a choice and use that knowledge to move themselves from pain to power.
The opposite of that is to be reactive. These kinds of people live in a “victim” paradigm. They live their lives by their emotions---a perfect recipe for misery, suffering and pain. They let life live them instead of living their life and consciously making choices of power.
The concept of the Circle of Influence is the concept of that circle that proactive people choose to put their focus; things that are in our circle to control or influence. It can get summed up in the theory “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It’s a concept that will help us see that we have a choice to react or be proactive. Proactive people understand how to “deal” with things that are out of their control—they let it go and focus their energy to the things that are in their Circle of Influence.
I also loved the concept of Transition People Covey discusses. I really want to be a transition person. In some ways I feel that I am. A transition person stops a cycle and starts a new one. This can be a cycle of negative thought patterns, abuse, illiteracy etc. Transition people are those that aren’t happy with a situation and then go off and do something about it to create the situation that they want. Transition people are so important. It can be a painful process but is essential to create the life you want and to reach your God-given potential. These are people that know they don’t have to respond in old ways to new situations; they don’t blame their circumstances, they take control of them—change them. This takes courage and constant work, hard work and daily re-dedication to your goals and desires. I truly believe transition people have special help from the Lord. The Lord wants us to reach our divine potential. He will bless us in our worthy goals.
Do you want more out of your life? Then step up to the plate and become a transition person. Dedicate your life to creating a better life for yourself, your family and your posterity.
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Think of how much good could be accomplished in the world if everyone gave up the victim (reactive) mentality??? Powerful things could come to pass as people stop blaming their job, family, circumstances (ect.) for all their problems, and simply CHOSE something better for themselves. Took some accountability, made positive changes and created a life they loved!
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