Okay, who hasn't been a little anxious, a little uncomfortable about what tomorrow might bring? Over the last 2 years, the "Great Recession" has only amplified our fear of fear (anxiety). But where does this anxiety come from? Is there a reason people are uncomfortable with changes and "what-if's?"

1. We are in love with what we have. That goes for our relationships, homes, friends, businesses, etc. Our emotions erupt with the love for the comfortable. However, to make the healthy transition to what comes next we must remember not to confuse the what with the why. When we remember why these things are important it makes it easier to adapt and make the changes necessary so the what can happen again.  
2. We focus on what we could possibly lose and not on what we could gain. Personally, I don't gamble. Why? I like the money in my pocket more than the money in someone else's pocket. On the other hand, some have no problem with gambling or pursuing gain. They are individuals who like an adventure. But both extremes are unhealthy adaptations to change when too much focus is on what they can lose as well as an undisciplined pursuit of gaining more.
3. The way we see things is the correct way, and if others don't see it the way we do, they are wrong. How many wars have been started with this reason for not wanting to change? It's called perspective which is relative to each one of us. We argue that we're open to you changing to the way we think but not vice-versa.
4. We have put too much work into this to change now. Trying to get someone to change who has put a lot of time and effort into something or someone is like trying to teach a pig to sing- it will only frustrate the pig and annoy you.

It's not necessarily the change in organizations, in the economy, or even in the politics of countries that determines success. It's the healthy transition of the individuals that determines the success of change.

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Here's a 2 minute video for parents or those aspiring to be parents one day. It also speaks volumes on being a leader. Enjoy.