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What does it mean?
Change happens through active processes rather than static states.
In plain terms
Think of this as change happening right now.
What can you take from it?
Embrace ongoing change as a natural process.

Where it applies

  • adaptating to new trends
  • personal growth
  • organizational change

Putting it to work

  • update skills regularly
  • accept feedback
  • experiment often

Questions to consider

  • What changes are you resisting?
  • How can you accelerate positive change?

Another view

Not all change leads to improvement.

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