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What does it mean?
Progress requires movement that creates disturbance. Staying still avoids waves but also avoids change.
In plain terms
Change always causes some disturbance.
What can you take from it?
Expect resistance when making progress.

Where it applies

  • innovation
  • leadership
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • prepare for resistance
  • pursue change despite pushback

Questions to consider

  • Are you avoiding necessary changes to keep the peace?

Another view

Sometimes change can be made without causing waves.

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