Keep on Changing

This is a good reminder for all of us, life is all about change and personal growth.  The minute you throw in the towel and stop changing, what is the point?  It is so important to make sure we do things that help us evolve.  Focusing ourselves around constant growth and self-improvement is the name of the game.  We all know the expressions about people who “are stuck in their ways.”  We also know the one about “teaching old dogs new tricks.”  Neither are compliments.  The world around us will never stop changing.  To be active participants in that world, we need to embrace change, and change with it.  Instead of fearing change, we are all better served trying to seek it out.

It is also important to realize that change is something we need to work at.  We need to seek out new experiences in order to help us keep changing for the better.  If you ever find yourself thinking there is nothing else to learn, stop what you are doing immediately and get out of your routine.  I think it is very important to embrace change, and to make sure we are controlling the process.  Change is coming at us all one way or another.  Why not, seek it out and ride the wave?

Of course, this same sentiment is true for a business as well.  Mitt Romney took a lot of shit when he said at a campaign event, “corporations are people, my friend.” This comment fell flat like a lead balloon, but I understand what he was saying.  Businesses are the result of the collective effort of many people.  They go through highs and lows, just like people.  And, like people, they need to keep working to change.  Markets change, consumers change, neighborhoods change.  Businesses need to work to change and evolve with the times as well.  Just like people, businesses and organizations need to embrace change in order to thrive.

This week, go forward boldly looking for ways to keep yourself changing, improving and thriving!  Have a great week!