By Matt Gartland

Ever heard the phrase “change is constant”?

It’s become a popular cliché from boardrooms to breakfast tables. It’s an oversimplification to be sure. But it’s born of truth: that the planet turns in defiance of standing still; that our choices are our responsibility and not our destiny; that tomorrow can be better than today if we commit ourselves to continuous improvement.

Change is constant because it’s opposite – stagnation – doesn’t exist (not naturally at least).

And yet, as we explored recently, much of modern society enslaves us to stagnation. From how we invest our savings to weight management solutions, we’re told to follow the plan (a single plan), keep the course, and never deviate. And... More...