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“Part of what is involved in participating in cultural change is violating what you were raised to believe was sacrosanct,” she said. “It is getting yourself to accept a different set of values and relinquish old ones.” quote by Lynn Povich
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““Part of what is involved in participating in cultural change is violating what you were raised to believe was sacrosanct,” she said. “It is getting yourself to accept a different set of values and relinquish old ones.””

Lynn Povich

About This Quote

Source Interview: Cultural Change Panel, 2019

Cultural transformation requires challenging ingrained beliefs, adopting new values, and letting go of old ones.

In simple terms: Change means questioning and replacing old beliefs.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new values consciously.

Themes

culture change values

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • social movements
  • personal growth
  • organizational shifts

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance identity adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs are you ready to question?
  • How do you navigate loss of identity?
A Different Perspective

Resistance to change is natural.

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