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So why do so many people stay on the tracks when they see a train coming? I think it's because individuals inherently despise change! As an example, when employees are informed months in advance that their company is about to be merged and layoffs will be in the thousands, many employees do little to prepare for the inevitable. They are so comfortable in their daily routines that they go into denial with the hope they will be the fortunate one who avoids a pink slip. These resisters then discover that the approaching train arrives right on schedule as they are standing on the tracks, and runs them over. Those who were proactive, anticipated change, and acted quickly, got off the tracks and were passengers on another train.
I think we can gather from this ,that resistance to change can be a dangerous proposition. It's the responsibility of every individual to seek out the latest knowledge, laws, technologies, systems and methods regarding all relevant aspects of their life. One should surround themselves with the most informed people possible and share knowledge and wisdom openly and often. Being an informed and updated knowledge worker can make you a change agent rather than a change victim and greatly add to your value in the marketplace. This same theory applies to all aspects of life including health, wealth and the constant pursuit of a brighter future.
As in all human behavior, we are driven into action by the Pain or Pleasure Principle. If you view change as an opportunity that can produce pleasurable results - you will seek it out. If you view change as a painful experience, you will resist it. The choices and the consequences are entirely up to YOU!
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