Those of us who are proactive are much more successful than those of us who are reactive.
Follow some of these guidelines to be more proactive:
Principles
- See the big picture. Take intelligent risks.
- Situational awareness. Be aware of your immediate surroundings and don't just operate on autopilot.
- Future focus. While keeping an eye on current events, look forward to what's coming up in the next quarter, year, or five years for your business or career.
- Strategic foresight. Looking at how we can get from where we are to where we want to go. It's "seeing around corners".
- Intentional action. Have a bias towards action. Not waiting for others to give orders before taking initiative.
- Self-evaluation. Understanding if we're staying ahead of things or if we're getting caught off guard. By being self aware we can improve on the first five.
Tips
- Always be asking yourself "what's next" and answer those questions before they're asked.
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