So much of how we work is governed by the absorption of information and then acting upon it. Instead of being proactive — acting before we see and learn what others are doing — we opt for passivity. This can all also be summed up as ‘risk aversion’.
Those who are afraid to lead and afraid to take risks often assume a passive approach because it is seemingly safer.
With the availability of information becoming more and more immediate, would you rather be the one consuming it or providing it? The latter should be your ultimate goal. The reality is that you will be providing first and consuming second.
Don’t just react. Don’t be afraid to be a leader. Don’t opt out from being the ‘first mover’.
