A thought pattern$($s$)$ reflecting the $"$Be Proactive" habit would include:

I refuse to be a victim of my circumstances$-$ I may not control circumstances, but I control my response to them.

Covey's book has helped millions and been a bestseller since $1989.$ If I go through this book and am not changed in a major way, it is because I have CHOSEN not to invest in the process Covey outlines.

Bob Knight once said, "Everybody has the will to win, but very few have the will to do the upfront work it takes to be in a position to win". I choose to do the work it takes to build my personal leadership skills.

All of the above