Do you ever spend the time to measure how much time you spend in reaction versus how much time you are proactive? It is really important because it is in your proactive time that you actually get things done.
I have noticed that it is easy to get caught up in reaction. Reaction is a lot like life. Things are continually thrown at you that you need to respond or react to and whatever you had planned is thrown to the back burner. It takes real effort to stay proactive since reaction is so easy and takes no real thought.
Pro-activity is staying "on-task". Pro-activity is making a difference and pro activity is being a leader. Take some time this week to track your time and to measure how much time you are reacting to others. You will probably be surprised.
Monday, April 21, 2008
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Steve, This is a great distinction to make! I feel so much more in control of my life when I am in proactive mode rather than reactive mode. Being reactive feels like you are constantly trying to keep up! If you have any tips for staying in proactive mode I'd love to hear them!
Jennifer Skinner
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Steve,
Great point, mirroring the Stephen Covey's famous third habit - first things first, or do important non-urget tasks as a priority without neglectint the important urgent tasks.
Do you have a stregy or recommendation for "investing" in important non-urgent tasks?
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