Habit 1: Be Proactive!

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I had to write a story for my teacher, but I got a bad grade on it. I ripped up my paper and threw it away. Is this proactive or reactive behavior?

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Reactive Behavior

Front

Is this proactive or reactive behavior? My friend told me in a mean way that I talk too loud. My parents also tell me that. I said calmly, "I'm sorry if I talk too loud, but I don't appreciate being talked to in a mean way."

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Proactive

Front

I worked on a project for class that was really hard and got frustrated. I slammed my pencil on my desk and yelled at my friend. Is this proactive or reactive behavior?

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Reactive

Front

I heard that my friends were talking about me behind my back. I confronted them calmly, and eventually gave them a second chance. Is this proactive or reactive behavior?

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Proactive

Front

Your teacher accuses you of talking while she was teaching, but it wasn't you. You politely tell her it wasn't you and continue to do your work. Is this proactive or reactive behavior?

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Proactive

Front

_____ means that you are in charge and have control!

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Being proactive

Front

Proactive people do the right thing, even when _____ is/are looking.

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no one

Front

Which would a proactive person more likely say? Options: I can do better than that., That's just the way I am.

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I can do better than that.

Front

You fail a quiz. Which would be the more PROACTIVE response?

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I will study harder and do better next time.

Front

What do the first three habits all have in common?

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They all start with me.