“Life is a series of changes occasionally interrupted by stability.” I often use this quote, which came to me during a leadership workshop. It captures the essence of being a leader and change agent.
Our lives can change in an instant. We can all recall moments when everything shifted, whether through a personal or historical event. Sometimes, a new idea or realization changes our perspective, prompting us to act differently for better results.
Our response to change shapes our future. We make decisions based on the information we have and then act. Success and failure both follows. Thomas Edison failed over ten thousand times before creating the light bulb. When asked about his failures, he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Embrace change and let go of the illusion of perfection. Today’s failure can lead to tomorrow’s success. Focus on what we can control—our attitude and actions. Enjoy each moment and keep moving forward.
At my college graduation, Dr. Curt Strube said, “Those who are the most flexible will be the most successful in life.” Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the wisdom in those words.
All my best,
Randy