„The real challenge is converting that symbolic energy into real action.„ My favorite sentence :) And a well written answer to a question I just asked myself recently.
Your statement “Most of us cling to the status quo”, is only partially correct. Genetically we are hard wired as to our response/reaction to change and it fits the normal distribution curve. So approximately 30% like change another 30% resist it and 40% are persuadable. In a manager role you find your change acceptors and use to persuade to middle 40% and you are moving forward. On a personal level the third that resists change need real help. Many are perfectionistic and hard working but change causes them the anxiety of what if failure. They are also the ones who seem to be controlling but again it has to do with their failure to trust anyone else to do the job as well. Change is difficult for these individuals and it affects all.
I especially liked the focus on subtraction first and the idea of putting outcomes on one page with just a few leading indicators to track. That’s the kind of advice that feels actually doable, not just motivational. The distinction you make between hope and habits is such a good reminder going into 2026. I think you would enjoy my latest post Let me know your thoughts. https://open.substack.com/pub/tdcarter1026/p/divorcing-humanity-my-journey-to-f75?r=6k2rep&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
A good read going into the new year. Clarity and consistency is truly the answer. This year I started letting go of what I thought I should be doing and started leaning into the things that made me truly happy. Once I saw my visions clearly, becoming consistent became not only simple, but fulfilling.
time is linear. new year's is just a point in time.
this realization changed my whole perspective on New Year's resolutions. it's not about starting over every year. it's about building something you'll stick to beyond 365 days.
„The real challenge is converting that symbolic energy into real action.„ My favorite sentence :) And a well written answer to a question I just asked myself recently.
"Progress isn’t about the calendar ; it’s about choices, made consistently." Thiss
Well written read it again so good
"write your outcomes on one page, review them weekly, and drop what doesn’t work." Good advice. Thank you for sharing.
Your statement “Most of us cling to the status quo”, is only partially correct. Genetically we are hard wired as to our response/reaction to change and it fits the normal distribution curve. So approximately 30% like change another 30% resist it and 40% are persuadable. In a manager role you find your change acceptors and use to persuade to middle 40% and you are moving forward. On a personal level the third that resists change need real help. Many are perfectionistic and hard working but change causes them the anxiety of what if failure. They are also the ones who seem to be controlling but again it has to do with their failure to trust anyone else to do the job as well. Change is difficult for these individuals and it affects all.
This is very insightful. Learn from where your mistakes. I think I've already learnt what I'm going to do thank you
“Progress isn’t about the calendar; it’s about choices made consistently.” Exactly! Thanks for sharing this with me!
I especially liked the focus on subtraction first and the idea of putting outcomes on one page with just a few leading indicators to track. That’s the kind of advice that feels actually doable, not just motivational. The distinction you make between hope and habits is such a good reminder going into 2026. I think you would enjoy my latest post Let me know your thoughts. https://open.substack.com/pub/tdcarter1026/p/divorcing-humanity-my-journey-to-f75?r=6k2rep&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
A good read going into the new year. Clarity and consistency is truly the answer. This year I started letting go of what I thought I should be doing and started leaning into the things that made me truly happy. Once I saw my visions clearly, becoming consistent became not only simple, but fulfilling.
time is linear. new year's is just a point in time.
this realization changed my whole perspective on New Year's resolutions. it's not about starting over every year. it's about building something you'll stick to beyond 365 days.
Very well written