Many executives REACT to career change; PROACTIVE leaders excel following disruption
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Your daily career management newsletter
“Getting what you want out of life largely boils down to (1) the story you tell yourself and (2) where you direct your attention.
“What story do you tell yourself about what has happened to you, what you’re capable of, and what you hope to achieve? Is the conversation in your head each day empowering and encouraging you, or holding you back? — James Clear, author (from his weekly newsletter)
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Research indicates that most individuals prefer proactive versus reactive responses to events in their daily lives — significant relationships, healthcare, including dentist appointments, important personal or family celebrations such as Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, and vacation planning.
Yet there are some surprising exceptions to this rule.
Can you provide a common example where being reactive consistently leads to negative consequences?
