Embarking on Your Encore Career: A Few of My Favorite “Change” Quotes
From Lin Schreiber, 8/25/2009 3:12:18 PM
I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognizably wiser than oneself. ~Marlene Dietrich
Like Ms. Dietrich, I too love quotations and collect them with much gusto. Since this month’s theme is the Empowerment of Change, I happily share some of my favorite quotes about change…
All change is a miracle to contemplate; but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant. ~Henry David Thoreau
Change is happening all around us, every moment of every day. Never was that more apparent to me than the nearly five years we lived on a small lake in the mountains. Every single day the lake was different. Slowing down enough to be able to notice was one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever given myself.
Change has considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful, change is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful, change is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident, change is inspiring because the challenge exists to make thing better. ~King Whitney, Jr.
As you move into your encore career, consider replacing your fear with hope and excitement, and find ways to build your confidence so you end up with the best possible outcome. Remember, confidence comes from pushing outside your comfort zone to new frontiers of growth.
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit
Instead of complaining about (or resisting) what you don’t like, try changing it. If it’s not within your power to change it, a simple shift in perspective can make all the difference in your experience.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
If you dream of changing the world and think you can’t make a difference, think again. Find your passion for a cause, throw yourself into it, and see what happens. You’ll be surprised what you can accomplish.
To change one’s life:Start immediately
Do it flamboyantly
No exceptions (no excuses!) ~William James
Yearning for a big change in your life? Be bold. Step up. Do it today.
Change. It has the power to uplift, to heal, to stimulate, surprise, open new doors, bring fresh experience and create excitement in life. Certainly it is worth the risk.
~Leo Buscaglia
Thank you Mr. Buscaglia for my all-time favorite quote about change – it says it all!
What’s your favorite quote about change? Better yet, make up your own quote and share it with me!
