What Does Being Proactive Mean

Habit one explains how to be proactive and reactive.what does being proactive and reactive mean?. According to the book of habits by Stephen Covey, Being proactive means making choices based on values, and being reactive means making choices based on impulse. Sometimes in business, your best option is one or the other whether it is your decision or the decision of others. Being proactive and thinking before speaking or making a decision has had the best results. But also in certain situations, reactive in a positive manner was the best option. Another thing from habit one is to ignore the negativity. In my opinion, by doing that you could accomplish what you want to accomplish in life, if you don't ignore the negativity of the people around you it could affect you and make you think the bad stuff they are telling you, for example not able to do something, if you believe in that you won't be able to do it, not even …show more content…
These can help us succeed in life and have a great work environment. Habit 3 explains to put things first, to put the most important thing first like homework or study for a test that's coming up. Also having a planner in our phones to keep us on track, and let others know whether we are available or not. It also helps us manage our time. Another thing that habit 3 is about is overcoming peer pressure and have control of your life. By making this happen, we have to care more about what we think of us than what other people think of us, or find a friend that puts positive pressure in us to be the best, and help us on what we need help on. Also have a planer like I said to keep organized of our time and life. Also by shutting down all our distractions like TV, video games and our