Unrelenting pressure. Moving forward. Whatever the opposite of passivity is, that’s where we want to be.
The defensive mindset is the reactive mindset is the mindset that operates below the line and spends time calming crises as they arise.
The pressure mindset moves forward, doesn’t wait for permission, doesn’t bother with the opinion and focus of the crowd. He operates above the line, building systems that respond well to crises and gain strength when things become difficult.
The mindset of moving forward is the mindset of movement and adjustment. Even if you take a bad step, it’s nothing more than a lesson learned. Because you’re always moving, you are able to adjust and correct your course.
The defensive mindset stands still and becomes paralyzed when faced with decisions. If you dare make a bad decision you aren’t in the business of moving quickly so it’s safer to make no decision at all.
In the grand scheme of life, the most dangerous thing is not to make the wrong decision. It’s to make no decision at all.