"I know of no more encouraging fact
that the unguestionable ability of man
to elevate his life by conscious endeavor"
(Hanrey David Thoreau)
| Reactive Language | Proactive Langauge |
| There is nothing I can do. | Let's look out our alternatives. |
| That's just the way I am. | I can choose a different approach. |
| He makes me so mad. | I control my own feelings. |
| They won't allow that. | I can create an effective presentation. |
| I have to do that. | I will choose an appropriate response. |
| I can't. | I choose. |
| I must. | I prefer. |
| If only. | I will. |
Originally taken from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Poeple" book By Steven R. Convey
