Do you often find yourself waiting for the proverbial paint to dry, anticipating the next step, or resting when completion seems out of reach? It’s time to shift the narrative. Instead of waiting for someone or something to come your way, let’s explore the empowering concept of taking control, doing what you can, and learning to finish before you rest.

This concept I will share with you today has always been the foundation of the work we do in personal and professional development and self-help. The focus is not just learning to be more proactive at first but getting into more action initially. We focus on action first instead of being proactive because we crawl before we run; we have yet to be conditioned to the mindset.

The Art of Pro-activity

1. What is pro-activity, and how can it be implemented
2. Setting goals and keeping the momentum
3. Identifying when you are productive and not

Before we begin to look at pro-activity, we must first understand what a Tune-up Series or T.U.S is because if I do not remind people who are either new or have been out of the mindset loop for a while, it will cause more challenge if you jump straight into this. Tune-up series were designed for people with strong mindsets already doing the work, less for someone who wishes to do the work. Most people want to change but will not commit to it; hence, they will not be proactive when it counts.

The Art of pro-activity is the habit of taking action before a future situation or problem. We can be proactive in many ways; for example, if you run out of food, you go to the grocery store before you have nothing to eat. An example related to self-help is that you get in shape before you get a doctor’s note that you have some type of ailment from treating your body poorly. The examples can go on for days, but remember that being proactive is taking action when you don’t have to, but if you do, you get ahead.

When you get ahead, two things happen in your mind. One, you develop the habit of being a person that is forward thinking more, which will not only help you with your critical thinking and problem solving but also ease the amounts of stress and anxiety that come into your life. The second aspect is that you learn to see what needs to be done next rather than think you are done and can take a rest or go easy.

Time is a precious resource, and it is critical to personal development. Waiting for things to happen is less effective than making things happen. This is where becoming aware and implementing time management strategies and techniques to maximize productivity ensures that every moment contributes to your growth. The best way to implement pro-activity into your day is to know what you need to do next rather than what you want to do.

Setting Goals becomes our focus once we understand that we need to implement future action more readily. Setting goals is more about looking at the building process and creating systems and structures that will be the guideposts that help you prepare for the growth that will come. These goals are more than just how much you need to make or how many houses you want to own; they are looking at how you do what you do and prepare for growth.

You can only do some things yourself, especially as a business owner. However, at some point, you will have to delegate tasks that do not need your attention so you can focus on the things you should only do. This will help you focus goals on what others can help you do vs. what you need to do, so you can be further ahead than if you just tried to do it all yourself. This is where the power of having a life coach comes into play because you have someone who helps you identify these goals and creates accountability to keep moving and not slowing down.

When you develop a good momentum to complete tasks and goals, you should keep at it. That is why you should always have a goal behind a goal because this will give you continual direction that will surely enhance your current situation. That being said, growth in the personal development world is dependent on consistency more than when you have the desire to do something to be proactive here and there.

This leads us to identify if we are being proactive in the things we do. Yes, it might feel like you cannot do something because you are bottle-necked into waiting. Think of it as layering paint on the wall. You must put coats of paint one layer at a time and wait for it to dry before applying the next layer. This might give your mind the OK to take a break when the paint is trying, but there is almost always something that can be done other than watching the paint dry so you can put the second layer on.

Our life is the same in that we wait until we reach a point to take the following action. Now, we are presented with a concept that might seem like multitasking, but it is more of being proactive than trying to do two things at once. An example of multi-tasking would be when you paint the house; you also show the new tenants the rooms and their features as you go. Being proactive would be more like when the paint is drying, I will go to the store to get the supplies I need for the project’s next phase.

Typically, people will focus on a goal they create for themselves, and they will not give themselves the notion that they can be doing other things, so in that time, they do nothing. These moments look like a person going on their smartphone or surfing the internet when they know they can be doing other things. Still, in their mind, they are only focused on the one goal that has them waiting to take the next step. This waiting is what holds many people from reaching their dream life sooner. The best way to overcome these moments is with a coach.

Of course, we will continue to look at the small victories we achieve along the way, but we learn not to bask too long in that glory because we are on a mission for something greater than what we have and what we are right now. We should always be moving toward a better future, so remember to celebrate, but keep moving. Recognizing progress fuels motivation and builds a positive mindset, reinforcing the habit of taking action.

In a world where waiting seems inevitable, take charge, be proactive, and redefine your approach. Remember, the journey is yours to navigate, and by doing what you can, you’ll discover that wasted time becomes a relic of the past and should be limited or avoided altogether. Here at Reven Concepts, we help people seize the reins of their life, embrace the power of pro-activity, and learn to finish before the rest. If you need help with these concepts and creating the necessary flow for growth and prosperity, reach out to us here at Reven Concepts.

Until then,

Michael Rearden

Founder of Reven Concepts