Change isn’t a costume party. It’s surgery on the soul.
Every October, millions dress up, pretending to be someone else. The global costume industry rakes in $11 billion annually, proving how much we love temporary transformations.
But real change? That’s different.
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie
“What got you here won’t get you there.” – Marshall Goldsmith
Research from Harvard Business School shows 70% of organizational change initiatives fail. Not because of poor strategy but because of human resistance. We cling to our familiar selves like a security blanket.
Beyond the Surface Swap
Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck discovered that people who believe their abilities can be developed (growth mindset) outperform those who feel their talents are fixed by 32%.
The caterpillar doesn’t just zip on wings. It dissolves completely before becoming a butterfly.
The Price of Evolution
Real transformation costs something. McKinsey reports that companies succeeding at large-scale change are 8x more likely to sacrifice sacred cows.
You must burn the boats of your former self.
The next time you think about change, don’t reach for a mask. Reach deeper. Your next level isn’t hiding in a costume shop – it’s waiting in the courage to dissolve and rebuild.
