Definitionv1DF-773
Reactive living
a pattern of behavior where attention is shaped by incoming signals rather than outgoing intention, resulting in decisions made in the moment rather than pre-determined by one's values and commitments
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'reactive living' by distinguishing it from intentional living. It captures the core problem identified in the lesson - that people default to responding to whatever is loudest rather than what matters most. The definition includes both the genus (pattern of behavior) and differentia (attention shaped by incoming signals rather than outgoing intention) and clearly distinguishes it from the alternative of intentional, values-based living.