Proactive meaning

(of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.

about taking responsibility for your life very actively 

intended to produce a good result or avoid a problem instead of waiting for the problem arise 

 to prepare for, intervene in, and control an expected situation, problem or opportunity 

acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, and change

Similar words,

  • enterprising
  • take-charge
  • energetic
  • driven
  • bold
  • dynamic
  • motivated
  • go-ahead