“Stop Reacting, Start Driving: How to Take Control of Your Life”
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Title: Going on Offense
Author: Behnam Tabrizi
Category: Workplace & Company Culture, Business Strategy, Startups & Entrepreneurship, Creativity in Business
Are you stuck in reactive mode, constantly putting out fires and answering emails, while your own goals gather dust? Sam and Sophie break down Behnam Tabrizi's 'Going on Offense' and explore why most of us default to defense — and how a simple mindset shift can help you take back control of your time, energy, and career.
They walk through the 'Reactive Loop' that keeps you on autopilot, the urgent-versus-important trap, and the power of scheduling 'offense blocks' for non-negotiable deep work. Tabrizi's framework for proactive problem-solving and reframing threats as opportunities gets a close look, along with practical advice on building relationships for growth rather than safety.
If you've ever felt busy but unproductive, this episode names the real culprit and gives you a way out. The takeaway: playing offense isn't about aggression — it's about intentionality, and the power to change your life is in your next decision.
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Chapters
00:00The Reactive Trap00:56Breaking the Reactive Loop01:27Urgent vs Important and Offense Blocks02:01Proactive Problem Solving and Internal Barriers02:57Relationships and the Cost of Offense04:07Take the Wheel
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