Everything Changes
by Paige Cohen, Senior Editor
Change can stir up a lot of emotions, both positive and negative: excitement, awe, stress, fear, anger, anticipation, and more. Still, we can’t escape that famous truth—it’s inevitable.
In life, we need to go through new experiences to learn, experiment, and discover who we are. At work, we need to adapt and expand our skills to achieve the outcomes we want to see. Throughout our careers, we need to embrace different roles to figure out what we like and what we don’t, and to find a job that feels good.
My own journey—in and outside of work—has been filled with change. In the past 10 years, I’ve lived in four different cities and moved 10 times between neighborhoods. I’ve made some new friends, lost touch with many more, and welcomed three family members into the world. I’ve had four jobs, gone in and out of management, and even in my longest role (here at HBR), my responsibilities shift regularly.
I’ve recently experienced my own range of emotions triggered by change. I was nervous when I was given the opportunity to lead HBR Ascend. I was grateful to watch our community flourish and evolve. I was sad to lose team members, but understood they needed to spread their wings to grow. Now, I’m excited to guide Ascend into its next iteration as HBR Early Career, a space we will continue to build (in this newsletter, on the website, and on social) to help you navigate change within your own lives—the highs and lows you will inevitably face in and outside of work.
In theme with this week’s newsletter, and the next phase of Ascend, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite articles on the subject of change, and all that it can offer us.
Recommended Reads
Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” to Make a Change
You have the autonomy to take ownership of your life and pursue your goals with courage and confidence.
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Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back — Use It to Push You Forward
Transform fears into the fuel you need to power through difficult career stages.
Stop Asking, “What’s the Worst that Could Happen?”
Instead ask, “What’s the best that can happen?”
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Founder & CEO - Pension Pakistan
6 个月Excellent article! I would like to supplement it with few points. 1. Change is constant; it's an inevitable part of life. 2. Remaining stagnant for too long can lead to stagnation, akin to being confined within a box. 3. Just as still water becomes stagnant and affects its surroundings adversely, prolonged stasis can lead to deterioration. 4. In contrast, continuous movement, like running water, maintains freshness and usefulness, benefiting society. 5. Similarly, a person who embraces change and keeps evolving remains vibrant and contributes positively to their community.