Become less reactive and more responsive. In business and in life, we have two modes we are in most of the time: reactive and responsive. The reactive mode is the one that feels stressful. In it we are pressured and quick to judge, as well as annoyed, bothered and frustrated. When opportunity knocks, we are either too frustrated or too critical to see it. The responsive mode is our most relaxed sate of mind. Being responsive suggests that we have our bearings. In it we are flexible, calm and can see the big picture. When opportunity knocks in this mode we are wide open to receive it!