Comments on: Reaction vs. Response: Don’t Be The Guy In The Big Silver Truck!

By: Spunky Jones

Spunky Jones — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:10:34 +0000

No matter where you live, there are rednecks and people who loose their temper. That is one of the reasons I keep moving farther away from the big cities and the larger suburbs.

I think that we are born like a diamond that is cut in the ruff when we enter this world. After we live a bit, the sharpness comes off most of us. It is better to think first than to street fight.

I would rather let the other guy think that I am a chicken and walk away from a fight. There are only survivors in a fight, no one is a winner!

By: Lori Robertson

Lori Robertson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:31:14 +0000

Amanda, great post and illustration on the differences between reaction and respond. If we take the time to think about things before actually doing something things will turn out much better and feelings will not be hurt as much and life would definitely go smoother.

Lori
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By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:50:25 +0000

@Oswaldo Amburn, Hey Oswaldo! I appreciate you following along! Hope to keep providing you with VALUABLE information that you can continue to use!

By: Oswaldo Amburn

Oswaldo Amburn — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:51:42 +0000

Brilliant post thanks, all the best. I really like reading this blog, it has a good location on my favourites bar! Oswaldo Amburn

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:13:40 +0000

Hi Diedra! Unfortunately, I am not familiar with how to do that. I hope you continue to follow my blog though!

By: Diedra Dorenfeld

Diedra Dorenfeld — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:59:16 +0000

I wanted to add your feed to my sidebar in Vista, but it keeps coming up with errors. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

By: Jason Kerchner

Jason Kerchner — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:19:48 +0000

Excellent explanation of the difference between react and respond. I also like your point about not judging the current situation based on the past.

That said, I do think you need to take the past into consideration. The apple will always fall, so you shouldn’t be surprised when it falls the next time, too!

I think the mistake people make is when they over generalize, like assuming that EVERYONE is a rude driver. Or when they assume that situation, and especially people, CAN’T change (when in fact they certainly can).

But I we always have to choice to hold our reaction and decide on a response!
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By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:05:46 +0000

Hey Katie! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Your feedback means the world! Hope your having an *amazing* time in Hawaii!

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:15:12 +0000

Awesome job Amanda! Love the post Keep rockin’ sister!
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By: Ryan K Jones

Ryan K Jones — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:39:30 +0000

Amanda,

My friend you have done it AGAIN. Your posts are so full of great content. I love the PQR formula you talked about. I just wish everyone would do this in life! We would all get along a lot better. I have seen those people in traffic. They crack me up. Its like an “ego” battle that doesn’t prove anything lol.

Keep on rockin! You really put that into a great perspective!
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By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:46:18 +0000

Sensational post Amanda

I live in New Jersey. I see stuff like this almost every day, usually a couple of times a day. Since I am a responder (well, most of the time I receive many dirty looks, honks, and choice expletives for thinking before driving, ie – responding.

Thinking before acting is a rare trait in the world, let alone the Tri-State. I thank God for discovering meditation! Morning and nightly sessions have helped to calm my mind. My life is more like a movie these days. Instead of starring in the flick I feel like I’m watching from the audience. This spaciousness allows to observe, question, and respond, much like the PQR formula described above. Less reacting, more responding.

You’re now in my RSS reader. I look forward to your insight