We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted they're never coming back.

We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted -- once they're gone -- they're never coming back. That's why this is so important now.

In seeking approval of this project, we are trying to be proactive rather than reactive.

Don't be carried away by the current of the situation. Focus on the essentials, take action on the best alternative are the ways of shifting from reactive to proactive mindset.

The AFL was too much in the background. They weren't reaching out. You have to be proactive instead of reactive.

You have to think a little smarter, be proactive, not reactive.