Jim RogersThose who can not adjust to change will be swept aside by it. Those who recognize change and react accordingly will benefit.
About This Quote
Henry David Thoreau said: “Those who can not adjust to change will be swept aside by it. Those who recognize change and react accordingly will benefit.” This quote addresses the fact that some people choose to complain about or resist change. They may oppose new ideas or innovations. They may try to delay or stop them from being developed.
In one sense, these individuals are "swallowed up" by change. But, in another sense, those who recognize and adapt to change do better than those who resist it. A person who understands that there's a change in the air gets a jump on his or her competitors and takes advantage of the new opportunities that come with a changing world.
Source: A Gift To My Children: A Fathers Lessons For Life And Investing
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