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Change Quote by Bella DePaulo

“The young adults of the time and their parents and pundits all wrung their hands. But they needn’t have. “Those who did best tended to accept change, not to berate themselves for breaking with tradition.”41” quote by Bella DePaulo
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““The young adults of the time and their parents and pundits all wrung their hands. But they needn’t have. “Those who did best tended to accept change, not to berate themselves for breaking with tradition.”41””

Bella DePaulo

About This Quote

Source Article: The Atlantic, 2020

People worry about change, but those who thrive accept it instead of resisting.

In simple terms: Accept change rather than fear it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change to succeed.

Themes

adaptability growth resilience

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

analytical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career transitions
  • family decisions
  • public debates

Key Concepts

psychology of change social expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What change are you resisting?
  • How might acceptance improve your outcome?
A Different Perspective

Resistance can be protective in some contexts.

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