Name: Kendra Santana <3 8-17-22

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Answer the questions as you read the chapter. Page numbers are based on PDF (online) book!

1. Complete Abraham Lincoln’s Quote: (p.83)

a. People are just about as happy as they make up their mind to be.

2. What are the two types of people in this world? (p.83)

The two different type in this world is the proactive and reactive people,

3. What are the differences between the two types of people? (p.83)
Proactive people are the ones who take responsibility and make things happen. Reactive people
are those who blame others and who get happened to.

4. What drink does Sean Covey compare reactive people to? Why? (p.84)
Sean compares reactive people to Cola because their choices are based on impulse. “They are
like a can of soda pop. If life shakes them up a bit, the pressure builds and they suddenly
explode.”

5. What drink does Sean Covey compare proactive people to? Why? (p.84)
Sean compares proactive people to water because they make their choices based on values.
“They think before they act... Shake them up all you want, take off the lid, and nothing.”

6. List three examples of what reactive language sounds like: (p.89)

a. “That’s me. That’s just the way I am.”

b. “Thanks a lot. You just ruined my day.”

c. “If only I attended a different school, had better friends, made more money, lived
in a different apartment … then I’d be happy.

7. What does this reactive language do? (p.89)

Reactive language takes power away from you and gives to someone else. “When you’re
reactive it’s like giving someone else the remote control to your life.”
 8. Why are proactive people a different breed? List the attributes of proactive people. (p.94)
Proactive people are a different breed because:
- Are not easily offended
- Take responsibility for their choices
- Think before they act
- Bounce back when something bad happens
- Always find a way to make it happen
- Focus on things they can do something about, and don’t worry about things they can’t

9. Complete the circle: (p.96)

Things I cannot control Things I can control

Color of skin How we respond to what happens to us

Weather Ourselves

Past mistakes Choices

Who are parents are Attitudes

Location of birth

10. What do some people believe that a “can-do” attitude is? (p.109)
People believe a “can do” attitude is being pushy, aggressive, obnoxious, stretch the rules and
make their own laws.

11. What is a “can-do” attitude really? (p.109)

A real “can do” attitude is being courageous, persistent, smart, creative, enterprising, and
extremely resourceful.

12. What button should you press when things move too fast and get out of hand? Why?
(p.111)
The button you should press is the “pause” button because you’ll make smarter decisions.
 13. What are the power tools? (p.112)
a.
Tool Definition

Self-awareness I can stand apart from myself and

observe my thoughts and actions.

Conscience I can listen to my inner voice to know

right from wrong.

Imagination I can envision new possibilities.

Willpower I have the power to choose.

14. List the reactive language you use the most:

a. “That’s just the way I am.”

b. “If I had bigger house, then I’d be happy.”

c. “You just ruined my day.”

d. “I can’t do it.”

15. Name one unhealthy habit and what you plan to do about it.
One unhealthy habit I have is that I talk negative to myself. I plan to change how I talk to myself
and have a can do attitude.