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That's the risk you take if you change: that people you've…

“That's the risk you take if you change: that people you've been involved with won't like the new you. But other people who do will come along.” quote by Lisa Alther
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“That's the risk you take if you change: that people you've been involved with won't like the new you. But other people who do will come along.”

Lisa Alther

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Changing yourself can alienate existing relationships, yet it also attracts new, more compatible connections.

In simple terms: Personal growth reshapes social circles.

Key Takeaway

Growth may cost old ties but yields better ones.

Themes

identity relationships growth acceptance change

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

advice observation

When to use this quote

  • starting a new career
  • ending a long-term friendship
  • adopting a new lifestyle
  • leaving a community

Key Concepts

self-awareness social dynamics authenticity

Practical Applications

  • coaching for personal development
  • community building initiatives

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships are you willing to sacrifice for authenticity?
  • How can you honor past connections while embracing change?
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