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Proactive vs. Reactive – Part 1: Individual and group differences
From the book: Chum for Thought: Throwing Ideas into Dangerous Waters by David Satterlee
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Proactive vs. Reactive – Part 1
Individual and group differences
Isn’t it encouraging to meet someone who takes pride in
doing their job well? I’ve met several such gems recently here in town.
Do you
know someone like this? Tell them that you noticed. Even if it’s not the same
person that I had in mind, the one you compliment will receive that positive
recognition from you. You can make their day. My most recent contact made the
comment that they “believe in being proactive rather than reactive.”
A person who is only REactive waits for something to happen
and then responds to that event. A person who is PROactive takes initiative to
make change happen, anticipates potential threats or opportunities, and takes
steps ahead of time to be prepared. Things seem to go better for proactive
people. The reason is explained by the saying, “Good luck is found at the
intersection of preparation and opportunity.”
As individuals, we have an advantage over lower life forms.
A bacterium may simply react by moving toward food or away from an irritating
chemical. In fact, when there are no
