The person who truly wants to change understands that they must change themselves rather than waiting for external circumstances to change.

Being observant of yourself leads to automatic change; trying to change yourself directly is often circular and unproductive.

Progress requires change, and while change can be uncomfortable, it is necessary for advancement.

Change requires an enormous amount of energy and awareness, and many people must be willing to be uncomfortable to change their habits.

The key to change is being defined by a vision of the future, allowing you to elevate your state every day without needing external validation or circumstances to feel successful or loved.

Change happens when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of making a change. However, many people endure pain repeatedly without changing, and true change often occurs when they find hope that things can improve.

You can't change other people; they only change through their own trauma or insights, and never on your schedule or in a way you prefer.

People often struggle to change because they feel they lack agency; recognizing your ability to choose your responses is key to personal growth.

To change, you need to become conscious of your unconscious thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and not let them slip by unnoticed.