Human beings are regarded to be rational and in this manner they make things happen but the basic reasons for this neglect is our nature. We tend to consider ourselves “the creatures of circumstances” always blaming our environment and our past for whatever we are required to deal. Therefore, what is required is imaginativeness, innovativeness, pro-activeness and a change of mental attitude. By changing man’s attitude, man can change himself and hence his effectiveness.
Man is responsible for his own life and behavior is a product of his own decision to a larger extent, but not the external conditions. One of the pre-requisite to being a successful man is the readiness to suffer. It’s a difficult situation which offer a real test of your resolve and strength. It is therefore how you respond to a trying situation.
Another major issue is being a principled man; a person of integrity is coupled with initiativeness like taking a lead in influencing events in a manner that is consistent. If you don’t act first, you will be put to great disadvantage as you would be acted upon or attacked first.
Activeness do not wait for things to happen, they are always pro-active and adventurous, they are prone to take calculated risks because their inner paint is to make things happen. Therefore, strategy means putting things in place carefully with a great deal of thought. Strategy provides you with reason for taking the initiative in making. It provides you with a long term view hence the ability to take risks. A pro-active person who is also successful has a general strategy based on principles and permanent guidelines which he applies in all situations.
In my final analysis, pro activity can be developed by building strength of characters, learning to live by principles, keeping the promises we make and honoring our commitments.
The Writer is the Publicity Secretary for the United Nations Association-Uganda, Islamic University in Uganda-Kampala Branch and Public Monitor-PUBLIC OPINIONS
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