Aug 27, 2017 · 1 min read
Nice article. Thank you.
“A reactive person lets the world shape the outcome of their life. A proactive person takes the world as it is and shapes it into the world they want.”
I would suggest that the reactive person is acting out of pure ego, seeking only to satisfy oneself. The proactive person thinks first and considers the impact of their actions on others. For example, did you write this article to see how many claps you can get or because you wanted to share your insights with others?
The issue in a nutshell is avoiding any actions that harm or exploit others. The reptilian brain doesn’t care about this. The modern, thinking brain does and can help chart the trajectory of all our relationships with each other.