Change vs. Transitions

“It isn’t the changes that do you in, it’s the transitions. Change is not the same as transition. Change is situational: the new site, the new boss, the new team roles, the new policy. Transition is the psychological process people go through to come to terms with the new situation. Change is external, transition is internal.” (William Bridges)

In your own words, what is the main idea or meaning of the above quote by the American author and organizational speaker William Bridges?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

In your own life, what has been an impactful change of circumstances that you had to adjust to, and what sort of transition did you experience during this adjustment?

Looking back, do you consider your transition to have been satisfactory or not? Why?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” (Kakuzo Okakura)

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” (Vivien Greene)

‘In our lives, change is unavoidable, loss is unavoidable. In the adaptability and ease with which we experience change, lies our happiness and freedom.” (Guatama Buddha)

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The Wisdom Quotation Well

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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