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🔴 vs 🟢 Are You Reacting or Creating Your Life?

LIP #231
Apr 10, 2025

There are two ways people go through life: Low Agency and High Agency.

Low Agency (Red Box) means you react to whatever happens, follow other people's rules, and let life happen to you.

High Agency (Green Box) means you take charge, make things happen, and don't wait for permission.

The job market right now is tough for office workers. Companies are pausing hiring because of AI, and even big names like Starbucks are cutting thousands of office jobs.

Work used to be like chess - slow and careful. Now it's like white water rafting - fast and unpredictable.

But just reacting isn't enough. You could be rowing hard and still going in circles. Companies need people who can steer the boat in a whole new direction. The great news? High agency is a skill you can learn.

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