Quotes About Response

the experiential, or that which happens to us; the creative, or that which we bring into existence; and the attitudinal, or our response in difficult circumstances such as terminal illness.

It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us. Of course, things can hurt us physically or economically and can cause sorrow. But our character, our basic identity, does not have to be hurt at all. In fact, our most difficult experiences become the crucibles that forge our character and develop the internal powers, the freedom to handle difficult circumstances in the future and to inspire others to do so as well.

Between stimulus and response is our greatest power—the freedom to choose.

three central values in life—the experiential, or that which happens to us; the creative, or that which we bring into existence; and the attitudinal, or our response in difficult circumstances

My own experience with people confirms the point Frankl makes—that the highest of the three values is attitudinal, in the paradigm or reframing sense. In other words, what matters most is how we respond to what we experience in life.

La gente reactiva suele verse afectada por el medio ambiente. Si el clima es agradable, se sienten bien. Si no lo es, su actitud y desempeño se modifican. La gente proactiva lleva el buen clima consigo. Si afuera llueve o sale el sol, para ellos no hay diferencia alguna.7

In your freedom to choose your response lies the power to achieve growth and happiness.

It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us. Of course, things can hurt us physically or economically and can cause sorrow. But our character, our basic identity, does not have to be hurt at all.

the pressures of circumstance

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." ? Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

Leí ese párrafo una y otra vez. Básicamente contenía la idea simple de que existe una brecha o un espacio entre el estímulo y la respuesta, y de que en el empleo de ese espacio está la clave de nuestro crecimiento y nuestra felicidad.

It is not what others do or even our own mistakes that hurt us the most; it is our response to those things.

It was not the luck of being at the right moment in history that separated Bill Gates, but his proactive response to being at the right moment

accusation. It's not what they're not doing or should be doing that's the issue. The issue is your own chosen response to the situation and what you should be doing.

Look at the weaknesses of others with compassion, not accusation. It's not what they're not doing or should be doing that's the issue. The issue is your own chosen response to the situation and what you should be doing. If you start to think the problem is out there, stop yourself. That thought is the problem.

entre el estímulo y la respuesta, el ser humano tiene la libertad interior de elegir.

Lo que nos hiere o daña no es lo que nos sucede, sino nuestra respuesta a lo que nos sucede.

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. They're either speaking or preparing to speak.

It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us. Of course

It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us.

Remember that quick fix is a mirage. Building and repairing relationships takes time. If you become impatient with his apparent lack of response or his seeming ingratitude, you may make huge withdrawals and undo all the good you've done. "After all we've done for you, the sacrifices we've made, how can you be so ungrateful? We try to be nice and you act like this. I can't believe it!

we also faced the reality that we had the power to choose a positive response to those circumstances and projections.

Mus skaudina ne skaud?s ?vykiai, bet m?s? reakcija ? tuos ?vykius.

response-ability"—the ability to choose your response.