I decided that to be the leader I wanted to be, I had to quit responding to life and instead get out in front by developing better daily habits. I decided to wake up earlier, become more consistent in doing what I said I valued most, and spend more time preparing for the day ahead. I became convinced I didn’t have to be in charge to take charge. When I’m not in charge, I feel like I have no control and feel forced to be reactive. Reactivity perpetuates passivity. Passivity causes me to feel stuck.
