Name: Samuel Mejia

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Answer the questions as you read the chapter.

1. Complete Abraham Lincoln’s Quote:

People are just about as happy they make up their minds to be.
2. What are the two types of people in this world?
The proactive and reactive
3. What are the differences between the two types of people?
Those who take responsibility and those who blame
4. What drink does Sean Covey compare reactive people to? Why?
Coca-Cola because they shake a little and they explode
5. What drink does Sean Covey compare proactive people to? Why?
Water because even if something happens, and you remove the lid They won’t explode.
6. List three examples of what reactive language sounds like:
a. Ill try

b. There’s nothing I can do

c. That’s just who I am

7. What does this reactive language do?

It puts them down

8. Why are proactive people a different breed? List the attributes of proactive people.
They aren’t controlled or blinded by their emotions
9. Complete the table:

Things I cannot control Things I can control

Life Emotions

Weather Choices

Other people When to shower

Wild animals When to eat

Time How to dress

 10. What do some people believe that a “can-do” attitude is?
Being in a good mood and believing in your self

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

Just being proactive

12. What button should you press when things move too fast and get out of hand? Why?
Push the pause button
13. What are the power tools?
a.
Tool Definition

I can stand apart from myself and

Self-awareness observe my thoughts and actions.

I can listen to my inner voice to know

Conscience right from wrong.

I can envision new possibilities

Imagination

I have the power to choose

Will power

14. List the reactive language you use the most:

a. Nothing

b. I’m mad

c. Nothing

d. Nothing

15. Name one unhealthy habit and what you plan to do about it.
Procrastination, I plan to get rid of it by working harder.