Understanding the Rational

The mot damaging sentence in any language is:

‘It’s always been done that way.’” – Grace Hopper -

Sometimes we do the things the way it has always been done – because it was well thought out and the reasons were true at that point of moment. However, sometimes the situation and reasons no longer apply. The world is constantly changing… and we need to change to adapt and be relevant. Understanding and appreciating the reasons and situation behind a certain way we do things is vital. When you do something – understand why you do what you do – don’t just assume that is the only way.

Change for the sake of change is not what I am advocating. Change too comes with responsibility – to make it even better and to make it even easier. When you are in the initial process of change, first appreciate why things were the way they are. By learning to appreciate what were – your change will be even more impactful and meaningful. You will be able to address the people who ‘wants things as they always are’ with respect and earning their trusts and get their buy-in effortlessly.

Take a moment each day to reflect – on what you do each day – and ask yourself these questions:

1. why do I need to do this?
2. how can I make it even better? or easier?

After thinking through and identifying the areas you want to change, ask yourselves these questions:

1. how am I contributing with the change?
2. what positive difference am I making?

Life is not just about adapting to change. We all can advocate change – we all can be the advocator of change. We all can choose to lead.

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