Quotes about Proactivity

Though they may have to prioritize the use of their influence, proactive people have a Circle of Concern that is at least as big as their Circle of Influence, accepting the responsibility to use their influence effectively.

First, take responsibility for your life; and second, take initiative. It's that simple. Be an agent, not a victim. Don't wait for life to happen to you; happen to it. Be the driver of your life, not just a passenger. Live out of your imagination, not your past.

The early bird gets the worm.

Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hopes that the cow will back up to them.

Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.

The world bestows its big prizes, both in money and in honors, for but one thing. And that is initiative. What is initiative? I'll tell you: it is doing the right thing without being told.

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.

Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.

My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good.

Response is always better than reaction.

alternative to planning on late is to initiate before it's required, to ship before deadline, to put the idea out there before the crisis hits. This act of bravery actually gives you influence, leverage, and control in a way that planning on late never can. Dandelion

The most successful people in life are the ones who settle their critical issues early and manage them daily.