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"Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."
-- 'An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish'
Synonymous with change is resistance. Many times resistance seems illogical. Many times resistance is based on fear - fear of something new, fear of something worse, fear of our place in the new world. As this quote indicates, fear is the main source of superstition. Superstition is habit. Changing habits is difficult. Our focus tends to be on the habit and our loss, not necessarily on the underlying issues. Many times our fear masks the pain we will overcome or the benefits we will reap. The road to wisdom is traveled by recognizing and conquering fear. Change leaders have the responsibility to help others along this road.
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