Proactive/
Reactive
Reactive
Controlling a situation by acting
Proactive
Number of tools in the human toolbox
4
True or false: mission statements must be quotes or lyrics
False
Goals that take place over a few days, weeks or months
Short-term goals
One thing in your circle of no control
Anything you cannot control (weather, natural hair color, parents, etc.)
Acting on impulse
Reactive
I can listen to my inner voice to know right from wrong
Conscience
Covey compares a personal mission statement to this
Tree
Goals that take place over a few months or years
Long-term goals
One thing in your circle of control
Anything you can control (actions, responses, what you do after school)
Someone who prompts and supports positive change
Change agent
I can stand apart from myself and observe my thoughts
Self-awareness
How mission statements can support you
Following your goals, motivating you
Long-term goals can be composed of these
Short-term goals
Habit 1
Be proactive
“I choose to” is this kind of language
Proactive
I can envision new possibilities
Imagination
Definition of mission statement
Personal creed or motto
One of the three watch outs
Negative labels, “it’s all over” syndrome, wrong wall
Habit 2
Begin with the end in mind
“I’ll try” is this kind of language
Reactive
I have the power to choose
Willpower
One of four methods of writing a mission statement
Quote collection, brain dump, retreat, big lazy
One of the 5 keys for goal writing
Count the cost, write it out, just do it, use momentous moments, rope-up
Meaning of “carpe diem”
Seize the day, make your life extraordinary