Name: Vivian Montero

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Answer the questions as you read the chapter.

1. Complete Abraham Lincoln’s Quote:

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?

Proactive and reactive.

3. What are the differences between the two types of people?

The deference between a reactive person and a proactive person is that a reactive person
will yell, express their anger, be mad about every little inconvenience that happens. A
Reactive person will blame those around for what happened. A proactive person stays
calm, talk it out and find a solution to the problem. Also, a proactive person will take
responsibility for their own lives and actions.

4. What drink does Sean Covey compare reactive people to? Why?
The drink that Sean Covey compares to reactive people is a Coke that explodes because
they react more using their emotions and they make bad choices out of impulse, if life
shakes them, the pressure builds and they explode.
5. What drink does Sean Covey compare proactive people to? Why?
The drink that Sean Covey compares to proactive people is water because proactive
people make choices based on their values, they think before they act, they are always
calm, collected and in control of their emotions.
6. List three examples of what reactive language sounds like:
a. “That’s just me. That is the way I am”

b. “ If my boss wasn’t such a jerk, things would be different”

c. “Thanks a lot. You just ruined my day.

7. What does this reactive language do?

Reactive language takes power away from you and gives it someone or something else,
like saying that you aren’t in control of your own happiness.

8. Why are proactive people a different breed? List the attributes of proactive people.
 Proactive people are a different type of person because you are in control our your life an
what you do and you get to choose where you are. Some word choices are: I’ll do it, I can
do better than that and let’s look at all of our options.

9. Complete the table:

Things I cannot control Things I can control

The color of our skin Our self’s

Who will win the NBA finals Our attitude

Where we are born Our choices

How other treat us Our response to whatever happens to us

How much tuition will be next fall Our hairstyle

10. What do some people believe that a “can-do” attitude is?

Some people that believe a can do attitude is to take responsibility of your life.

11. What is a “can-do” attitude really?

A can- do attitude is to take initiative to make something happen , think about solutions
and options, consider all options before taking a decision.

12. What button should you press when things move too fast and get out of hand? Why?
When feeling like things are moving too fast just press pause this is to gain back control,
think about what you are going to say and that way you’ll make smarter decisions
13. What are the power tools?
a.
Tool Definition

Self-awareness You can stand apart from myself and

observe my thoughts and actions.

Conscience You can listen to your inner voice to

know from right and wrong.

Imagination You can envision new possibilities.

 Willpower You have the power to choose what
you want.
14. List the reactive language you use the most:
a. If it weren’t this cloudy I wouldn’t be so sleepy

b. Yeah but that just who I am.

c. Maybe if I had money I’d be happy

d. If it weren’t because of ------- id be in a happy mood

15. Name one unhealthy habit and what you plan to do about it.
An unhealthy habit I have is that I cry about how stressed I am, but I’ll write down what
it is I’m thinking of so I can get it out of my head and not cry because of overwhelming
stuff.