Change Quote by Robert Gerrish
““If the stress resulting from trying to resist change could be transformed into energy, we wouldn’t have to worry about coming up with alternatives to fossil fuels.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Innovation Forum, 2021
Transforming resistance to change into productive energy could solve energy crises without new fuels.
In simple terms: Turn resistance into energy to avoid new fuels.
Channel stress into constructive action.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal habit change
- organizational restructuring
- policy advocacy
- energy research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you harness stress positively?
- What safeguards ensure alternatives are safe?
Resistance may stem from legitimate concerns, not just inertia.