You Can Work Your Own Miracles Ch 3

The Law of Growth Through Change

• Eternal change is a core life principle, crucial for success and personal growth.
• Resistance to change is a significant cause of failure and defeat
• Twentieth-century innovations (automobile, telephone, etc.) exemplify change driving progress.
• Change is essential for both individual and national progress, and stagnant businesses/nations face inevitable failure.
• The American way of life is a testament to the benefits of continuous change.
• Change is a natural law, a necessary component of civilization. Without change, humanity would remain on the same level as animals, driven by instinct.
• Human evolution, driven by the Law of Change, has raised humans beyond mere instinctual living.
• The human body undergoes complete cellular renewal every seven months.
• Change separates humans from other animal life, allowing for more sophisticated relationships.
• Change forces humans to shed old, unproductive patterns and embrace new possibilities. (wars, epidemics, etc.)
• Change is designed to break bad habits, including anxieties and fears, that hinder development.
• Education should foster internal growth, enabling individuals to understand their potential and solve problems.
• Highly successful people often learn from challenging experiences, completing their education in the “University of Hard Knocks.”
• Accepting change leads to a greater understanding of oneself and the world.
• Complacency, self-satisfaction, procrastination, and fear hinder personal growth and have negative consequences.
• Change is inevitable; when one thing stagnates, another begins.
• Flexibility in adapting to life's circumstances is crucial for an attractive, adaptable personality and thriving under the Law of Growth.
• Examples like Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company demonstrate the success of adapting to change.
• Man's soul urges adaptation to change to succeed in this life.
• Embrace all life experiences, both positive and negative, to learn and grow.
• Personal change is a lifelong process, essential for success, both materially and spiritually. (like in the example of author's personal journey)
• Mastering personal habits is crucial for a balanced life:
  • Overcoming self-doubt and low self-confidence
  • Freeing from inherent fears (poverty, criticism, illness, loss, old age, death).
  • Breaking free from limitations and self-imposed financial hardship.
  • Gaining mastery over one's own mind and using it for personal improvement.
  • Valuing gratitude and the pursuit of fulfillment.
  • Recognizing and using internal resources for inspiration and growth.
  • Recognizing the value of giving and the potential of connecting with higher wisdom.

Historical Examples and Modern Applications

• The example of a wealthy Virginia family clinging to outdated habits in the face of progress—and subsequent adaptation.
• The cash register and the Federal Reserve Banking System initially faced resistance but became fundamental to modern business and finance, respectively.
• The Creator has given humans the power to shape their lives and destinies through the law of change.
• Humans are meant to be free and not enslaved by authoritarian rule because true freedom is part of the universe's design.
• Adversity, pain, and failure are steps in personal growth, and individuals must adapt and learn from them.
• Author's personal experience (over 40 years of adaptation in life) demonstrates the importance of change for developing a successful philosophy.
• Thomas Edison's experience of being rejected from formal education demonstrates adaptability and success.

Additional Insights

• Daily habits shape our lives.
• Individuals have complete control over their daily habits.
• Our thoughts shape habits, and our ability to control thoughts is a fundamental prerogative.
• The Law of Change is a powerful principle for personal and national growth.
• People need to adapt throughout life because change is constant.

Explore the pivotal role of change in personal and societal growth through this quiz on the Law of Growth. Understand how resistance to change can lead to failure and how innovation has shaped civilization. Examine how continuous change distinguishes humanity from instinct-driven life forms.