Change Quote by Hugh Mackay
“One reason we resist making deliberate choices is that choice equals change and most of us, feeling the world is unpredictable enough, try to minimise the trauma of change in our personal lives.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Decision Making, Hugh Mackay, 2005
People avoid intentional decisions because they fear the uncertainty and disruption that change brings to their lives.
In simple terms: Fear of change makes us avoid deliberate choices.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, make intentional decisions.
Themes
fear
change
decisionmaking
comfortzone
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
psychological.
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career planning
- health habits
- financial investments
Key Concepts
psychology
risk aversion
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What change are you avoiding?
- How could a deliberate choice improve your situation?
A Different Perspective
Change can cause short‑term discomfort even if it leads to long‑term benefit.
