CHOOSE or LOSE - [The only constant that is not constant - part_2]

In terms of size and power, a supertanker or a freight train may be awesome. However in terms of adaptability to sudden changes in certain circumstances, how do these mechanical giants fare? For instance, if an obstacle falls across the tracks in front of a freight train, can the train just turn and swerve that obstacle? No! Turning is out of the question. How about the train stopping suddenly? Sudden stops are not much easier. A heavy freight train may take over a mile to stop after the brakes are applied!

Similarly, a supertanker may coast onward for five miles [8 km] after the engines are shut off. Even if the engines are thrown into reverse, the tanker may still plow on for two miles [3 km]! 

The inability of a freight train or a super tanker to respond and safely adapt to such sudden changes can be compared to many humans and many human organizations. Humans are always resisting change and many human organization have been set up like a freight train on tracks of no turning.

There are many factors that lead to resisting change. It may be pride that makes one refuse change despite glaring and blaring evidence to act otherwise. It may also be fear that paralyzes another from acting in accordance with the dictates of change. Ignorance, nonchalance and procrastination among others are all possible reasons that make some fail to respond to change.

A relationship that goes sour and ends in a break up is change that we must accept. The typewriter, the Magnetic tape, the analog TV and many other technologies that become obsolete are all changes that we must accept. Yes change happens and when it happens make sure it happens to you too.

Because of refusing to respond to change, many companies and corporations have gone bankrupt. Even governments that refused to respond to change have been toppled. Make no mistake, change, although not constant, is a constant that cannot be ignored; although being an option, is a mandatory option for all who want to make any significant progress in life. When change beckons, either we choose to change voluntarily or we will be made to change compulsorily.

Always remember this, when it comes to change there are only two options available: CHOOSE or LOSE!


Disclaimer:
Change by itself is neither good nor bad. It is a phenomenon that is difficult to classify as positive or negative since it is very much affected by a dizzying array of circumstances and variables. The writer therefore cannot be dogmatic that we must of necessity respond in a particular way all the time when change comes. There may be times that circumstances may occasion someone to resist change and others that may influence another to accept change. No matter the decision taken however, there is one thing that can help to successfully responding to change - always hold some entity constant. Why is that beneficial and how can this be done? A future article will discuss these questions. Until then, change something now.