Summary

The article discusses the possibility and relevance of personal change and the importance of believing in one's ability to change in pursuit of ambitious dreams.

Abstract

The author reflects on the common preoccupation with questions about the possibility of change, arguing that belief in change is a personal choice that significantly impacts one's journey towards achieving their dreams. They suggest that while certainty in the possibility of change is elusive, those who believe in their capacity to change are more likely to pursue their goals and find the effort worthwhile, regardless of the outcome. The article encourages readers to focus on living with uncertainty and finding their own answers rather than being swayed by others' opinions, ultimately advocating for self-belief and personal agency in the quest for transformation.

Opinions

The author posits that spending time on the wrong questions, such as whether change is possible, is not productive.
They express a personal desire to believe in the importance of change and the ability to change, especially as it pertains to their own pursuit of ambitious dreams.
The author acknowledges that people have differing beliefs about change, with some asserting that it is not possible and others claiming to have changed themselves.
They suggest that the belief in change may be a self-fulfilling prophecy; change might be more attainable for those who already believe it is possible.
The article implies that change, when it occurs, is not always positive, but there are instances where people change for the better.
It is emphasized that one should not be overly concerned with whether change is universally possible but should focus instead on living their own life and forming their own opinions.
The author encourages readers to be their own heroes and to believe in change if it aligns with their personal needs and desires.
A pragmatic approach is recommended, where the focus is on living a life of uncertainty and seeking personal truths rather than external validation.

Is Change Possible?

Does it matter?

I think we spend too much of our time on the wrong questions.

“Does change matter?” “Can people change?” “Can I change?”

I don’t know, can you?

I would certainly like to believe that change matters, that people can change, and especially that I can change.

I have a handful of wildly ambitious dreams I’m pursuing, so I have no choice but to believe in change.

Pursuing big dreams will require a different me.

People will tell you that change isn’t possible. People will tell you it is and that they have changed themselves.

You’re gonna believe what you believe anyway, so believe it.

Is that the best way to go about something? Believing only what you believe?

Maybe not, but here we go with these questions that don’t have certain answers.

Understand this: The path to achieving your wildest dreams is uncertain. The only choice you have is to believe that you are capable of pursuing something.

The only choice you have is to gauge whether or not your journey would have been worth it if you fail.

I no longer stress about whether or not something is possible for me because I just may convince myself that it isn’t, and that may be the wrong answer…or the right one…

See what I mean? How can we possibly know?

Maybe change is possible for some people and not for others.

Maybe the ones who have changed are the ones who decided it’s possible for them to change. That makes sense, after all. I can’t see someone who doesn’t believe in change, changing.

Come to think of it, I’ve seen many people change from the people I once knew them to be.

It always tends to be something worse, though. But occasionally you have those people who have changed for the better.

I can’t say with certainty whether or not in their soul they are a different person, so why bother trying?

Put your attention toward something else.

Put your attention toward living a life of uncertainty.

I’m not telling you not to form opinions. I’m not telling you not to believe in anything.

I’m telling you to live your life and not others. Find your own answers. Be your own hero.

Believe in change if you want to. Believe in change if you need to.

Keep in mind that some things tend to be more true or certain for those that believe it’s possible in the first place.