7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens
(by Sean Covey but Modified)
Habit 1
Habit 1: Be Proactive.
Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your
teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand
that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame
others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the
ball is in their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they
are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, decisions,
goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait
to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm towards the
achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations.
Choosing to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the
law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with
exactness, and great things will come to you. Be Proactive and take the Initiative.
Choose The Right!
