Behaviour Quote by Marshall Goldsmith
“If we become aware of what's happening before we act, behaviour becomes a function of choice rather than a result of an impulse or trigger. You begin to control your world more as opposed to the outside world controlling you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, 2007
Awareness before action lets you choose responses, shifting control from impulses to deliberate decisions.
In simple terms: Being aware lets you choose actions instead of reacting.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness to guide choices.
Themes
self‑improvement
leadership
psychology
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
self‑help
leadership
When to use this quote
- stressful meetings
- conflict resolution
- habit change
- goal setting
Key Concepts
mindfulness
self‑awareness
behavioral control
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your impulses?
- How can you reinforce mindful choices?
A Different Perspective
Limitation: Awareness alone may not change deep‑seated habits.
