Be Proactive

Each Sunday, the Scottsbluff Star-Herald has a column on relationships by a therapist from the area. This past weekend, the column was about being proactive in the latter part of the year to make sure the end of the year was the best part.

Now, you may be wondering why I would write a post on relationships, therapy or the like. As I read, I realized that much of what was written can certainly pertain to anything we do, whether in our relationships with family and each other, our health and welfare, or our business and work.

From the article, and according to Viktor Frankl, a Nazi concentration camp survivor, "proactive people take responsibility for their own life," and focus on the things they can change. This includes our own attitude toward a situation, viewing it in a more positive light or looking for the positive that might be gained. An example of this given was the Apollo 13 crisis. One man lamented the oncoming disaster while another saw it as a chance for NASA to have its "finest hour." Of course, we know the outcome was a successful landing and a wealth of knowledge gained from the experience.

This pertains to PCSD#2 in the fact that we are all responsible for creating the change we want to see in our district. By being proactive and seeing the opportunities that surround us, we can move forward to a better future. Although the pace of change can sometimes seem slow, I assure you that we are moving forward. I liken it to gaining momentum in moving an object. The first few steps are slow and laborious, maybe even difficult at times; it always takes more energy to get started. However, as the object gains momentum, the change is more noticeable and the distance covered becomes greater. After a certain time, we look back and are amazed at how far we have traveled.

As the author of the column stated, "the brightest futures remain reserved for those who are proactive. Those who will not longer make excuses for mediocrity." It's time to be proactive and move toward a bright future.