Proactive Living: Intention and Motivation

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What is the central theme emphasized in the provided text?

  • The importance of avoiding competition to achieve personal fulfillment.
  • The futility of making excuses when faced with challenges.
  • The necessity of manipulating others to attain success.
  • The power of personal choice and self-determination. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the contrast presented in the text?

  • Living reactively versus proactively shaping one's life. (correct)
  • Accepting external validation versus ignoring all feedback.
  • Seeking advice from experts versus trusting personal intuition.
  • Prioritizing financial security versus pursuing personal passions.

What is the significance of choosing to 'excel not compete'?

  • It implies avoiding situations where comparison is inevitable.
  • It promotes a collaborative environment rather than an adversarial one.
  • It means excelling is possible only when external competition is absent.
  • It suggests focusing on personal growth rather than direct rivalry. (correct)

What underlying message does the phrase 'to be useful, not used' convey?

<p>The danger of allowing others to exploit one's capabilities or resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does choosing 'self-esteem, not self-pity' primarily imply?

<p>Adopting a proactive mindset to overcome challenges instead of dwelling on them. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text advocates for listening to one's 'inner voice'. What does this suggest about external opinions?

<p>External opinions might be random or misinformed, and one's own judgment should take precedence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended meaning behind the statement: 'I choose to do the things you won’t so I can continue to do the things you can’t'?

<p>Sacrificing personal comfort to attain future achievements and capabilities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement aligns with the text's emphasis on personal responsibility and initiative?

<p>Taking ownership of one's actions and choices in life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is being suggested by choosing to 'make changes, not excuses'?

<p>It means proactively addressing challenges instead of justifying inaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the relationship between motivation and manipulation?

<p>True success depends on intrinsically driven motivation, not coercion or manipulation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Live by Choice

Living life based on conscious decisions and desires, not passively accepting whatever happens.

Be Motivated, Not Manipulated

Driven by internal desires and purpose, rather than being controlled by external factors or people.

Be Useful, Not Used

Focus on making a positive impact and contribution, rather than being exploited or taken advantage of.

Make Changes, Not Excuses

Take action to improve situations and outcomes, rather than making justifications for inaction or failure.

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Excel, Not Compete

Strive for excellence and personal best, rather than focusing on outperforming others.

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Choose Self-Esteem

Prioritize self-respect and confidence, rather than dwelling on feelings of inadequacy or misfortune.

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Listen to Your Inner Voice

Trust your intuition and inner guidance, rather than being swayed by the opinions of others.

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Do What Others Won't

Willing to do the difficult tasks that others avoid so that you can achieve what others cannot.

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Study Notes

  • Choose to live proactively and intentionally, rather than passively accepting whatever happens.
  • Seek internal motivation rather than being controlled by external forces.
  • Strive to be valuable and helpful, not exploited or taken advantage of.
  • Focus on creating positive change instead of making justifications for inaction.
  • Aim for personal excellence instead of engaging in rivalry with others.
  • Cultivate self-respect and confidence rather than dwelling on self-pity.
  • Prioritize your own intuition and judgment over the opinions of others.
  • Commit to doing what others are unwilling to do, to achieve what they are unable to.

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