How the nature of change works for or against you
"Change process" - a word monster that stands for something obvious: change. Those who do not change, stand still and are overtaken by development. Intellectually clear, but emotionally? It is indeed a difference whether I know that I should lose weight or actually lose weight. And it also makes a difference whether I know that I should exercise more or actually stumble into the forest in the morning. Recognizing the need for change does not automatically mean having the emotional strength to engage in it. Knowing is not the same as being able to. And changes require a high emotional strength. A lifelong challenge. There are two types of change: Forced or Voluntary. Forced change processes are commonly called crises. A crisis forces change. Because it cannot go on like this. Voluntary changes are the ultimate discipline. Here, change occurs from an insight. Common wisdom calls this wisdom. Overall, it is advisable to strengthen your emotional muscle for change from an early age. This way, you will become a changer at a young age, to later benefit from your experiences and habits when changes become more difficult.
How do I recognize smart change potentials?
Answer the following questions for yourself: What do I admire in others? What bothers me about others or in the world? What am I afraid of? What would I do if I had no fear? What am I avoiding, even though I know it would be good for me and others? You should ask yourself these questions from time to time and weigh them on the scale of preserving and changing. Both are within you and are important! Preserve what works, and change what has not proven itself. And from time to time, reinvent yourself. This is called transformation. Your intensity, your impact increases. Think of Steve Jobs or Madonna: Every time one thought they were at their peak, they radically changed. If you neglect voluntary development, the need for it will eventually arise. The crisis must be overcome. Crises are extremely condensed problems whose voluntary solutions you have neglected in advance. It is widely known that crises are also opportunities. But what needs to happen for a crisis to become an opportunity? Many want to answer big crises with small changes. This is a soap bubble that bursts quickly. Crises always demand deeper efforts for change. How to become change-intelligent
- The fool does not learn from his mistakes, the wise learns from his own, and the sage learns from the mistakes of others. Be wise: Observe fulfilled and successful people and adopt their strongest habits.
- Change a few things, but crucial ones: Knowing a lot (knowing) may feel good, but only with impact (ability) can you move forward. In general, less is more!
- Check your balance between competence and enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is often fueled by lack of competence. Much competence sometimes inhibits enthusiasm. Internalize that everything great has its price. And if you really want something, you must accept and pay the price in advance.
- The value of pure knowledge is often overestimated, and that of self-confidence is often underestimated. Consistently work on your control buttons. The formula is:
Goals x Self-confidence (= Engagement), Knowledge x Experience (= Competence). All four are important! If you heed this advice, you will gradually move from being a manager to a designer of your existence. And this will intuitively lead you to the most rewarding goal of your life: Becoming the best you can be. Book Recommendation Leading Simple Leading can be so simple 
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