Ability Quote by Anonymous

The ability to subordinate an impulse to a value is the essence of the proactive person.

— Anonymous

“Reactive people are driven by feelings, by circumstances, by conditions, by their environment. Proactive people are driven by values—carefully thought about, selected and internalized…

— Stephen R. Covey

“Proactive people subordinate feelings to values.”

— Stephen R. Covey

“Proactive people focus their efforts in the Circle of Influence. They work on the things they can do something about. The nature of their…

— Stephen R. Covey

Being proactive is more than taking initiative. It is recognizing that we are responsible for our own choices and have the freedom to choose…

— Stephen Covey

Highly proactive people don't blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice.

— Stephen Covey

Reactive people... are often affected by their physical environment. They find external sources to blame for their behavior.

— Stephen Covey

Be a creator of circumstances rather than just a creature of circumstances. Be proactive rather than reactive.

— Brian Tracy

When values, thoughts, feelings, and actions are in alignment, a person becomes focused and character is strengthened.

— John C. Maxwell

A mind willing to take responsibility for his or her own actions, is supported by a personality of great change.

— Joseph Mercado

“The proactive approach is to change from the inside-out: to be different, and by being different, to effect positive change in what’s out there—I…

— Stephen R. Covey

One creates his own way of contentment, with mindset of satisfaction what they have according their merit & ability. They strive to shift situation…

— DrAnil Kr Sinha