45. Part 1: Being Proactive - The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People

Welcome back to The Unlimited Potential Show! We are kicking off a new series based on Stephen R. Covey’s “The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People”. For over the past 30 years, this book has remained in the top 10 selling books for business and leadership. This book is widely considered the best and most influential leadership and business book of the 20th century.  With high praise like that there’s no way, we couldn’t check this out for ourselves! After diving in, we knew this couldn’t be just one episode. This book is profound and chalked full of wisdom that we are dedicating an episode to each individual habit. Hit play to join our conversation into habit number 1, the habit of proactiveness! “Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.” - Samuel Smiles Have you ever had a moment where things are not what you expected or planned, everything is building up, and then suddenly you just snap? You aren’t the only one, we’ve all experienced a time when emotions ran high and maybe we didn’t handle things as best as we could. But here’s where the habit of proactiveness comes in.  Before you say “But I am proactive!” It may not be what you think. Listen in as we talk about how the habit of proactiveness starts with your own self-management and the very thoughts you think. There’s a reason this habit is the first one to master because how you approach the world is crucial to how effective you are. We talk about the unique power of choice that all humans have as well as the understanding that the only thing we can really control in this world is ourselves.  Just like the quote above, it all starts with your internal dialogue and how you choose to approach the obstacles between you and your dreams. You’ll learn the three practices that are guaranteed to have you living more proactively and breaking free of a helpless mentality. As well as the other gifts and tools that can help you manage your emotions and take back control of how you respond to the world around you. The best way to instill change in your life is to start with yourself, once you’ve mastered this there isn’t anything that can keep you from your goals. If you like this episode and want to dive more into the habit of proactiveness join our private Facebook group. You’ll be able to connect with us, see behind the scenes, and get more exclusive content, check out the links below! More Of What’s Inside: Aligning with principles to gain lasting success The one advantage all humans have Being proactive instead of reactive Why hope is important for your success How to master the pause before responding 3 practices to help you be more proactive Reactive language vs. proactive language Allowing your mindset to shift overtime Overcoming the victim mindset and regaining your power Why it's important to be aware of your words Focusing on what you can do instead of what you can’t The importance of exercising your mind And much more!     Links Mentioned:  Book: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People Wiki Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl Wiki Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logotherapy Book: Man's Search For Meaning Wiki Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Covey Wiki Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sully_Sullenber Website: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Wiki Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_J._Sheen Wiki Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Smiles The Unlimited Potential Show Episode 39 The Unlimited Potential Show Episode 27 The Unlimited Potential Show Episode 26 The Unlimited Potential Show Episode 14 Private Facebook Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/unlimitedpotentialpodcast  Personal Websites:  morrellfirm.com  ramcheruvu.wixsite.com/doctorram  Youtube Channel:  www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSIgawdfsNk0bk4Rwotz7w  Social Media:  www.linkedin.com/in/doctorram  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-morrell    Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 - A look into the episode!  1:20 - What we cover today 1:52 - Conversation starts 6:19 - The importance of being proactive 10:15 - A lesson of hope from a holocaust survivor 15:21 - The principle of personal choice 19:52 - Four human gifts to help you handle your emotions 25:43 - Using proactive language 30:00 - One area you may be using reactive language 36:01 - Circle of influence vs. Circle of concern 40:35 - Taking back control of your mindset 44:35 - Closing thoughts