Recently, I asked a client what they believed about change. They shared this with me and gave me permission to share it with you.
What I believe about change…
Change involves risk.
Change requires courage.
Change requires an acceptance that you don’t have all of the answers.
Change requires a desire to change.
Change requires time and commitment.
Change requires you to do things differently.
Change involves objective thinking.
Change is possible.
What do you believe about change?
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