Good post. There is a quote…don’t remember from where…that came to mind while reading your post. I’m paraphrasing – Change the way you think, and the things that you look at change.

Will we ever change? Today’s Hindu supplement has a nice example of change
http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2009/02/04/stories/2009020450210100.htm

Change is always happening and positive change (I believe) far outstrip the negative – cause negative change can never sustain itself in the long run.

If negative change were sustainable, the housing bubble would not have burst, ramalinga raju wouldn’t be in a jail cell, the ltte wouldn’t be running for cover, vsnl would still be charging 5000 bucks a month for a 100 hr dailup line, and quite possibly IIT madras would never have had a startup incubator – I still remember being told in 2000 sorry no project work being done here:)

Sure we have a whole bunch of problems ahead of us, but that’s a good thing, what would startups do with out them

I came across your blog accidently when I was searching my name in google. Glad I did.

A very nice blog you got here!! Also I got to know about your Proto.in. Great accomplishments!! Kudos!!

Let me come back to your post about CHANGE. Everybody thoughts, views, reactions are different about each and every thing in this universe. We express it differently too. Thats what makes us unique individuals. You showcased your points very vividly about Change, only 2 types of change according to you and how change can be experienced. This media has given great setup to share our own thoughts about it.

This in itself is a change in a small way we are trying to make within us to think differently about each of us views. So CHANGE does happen in a small or big way and it all depends on our own measuring tape. According to you its only 2 types but for other person coming from village, everything is a change. Change is the only CONSTANT in this world as somebody said. It is constantly changing!!

Just my 2 cents!!

Vijaianand
moneyreallymatters.com

It is great for speakers to say change has to happen and suggest we can control the destiny associated with the thought that drives change.

An present economic crisis will make us all change in some fashion, but is that change or is that human race adapting itself to a situation beyond their control?

As Humans have we changed since Adam was created (Darwinsite will say out of monkeys- monkeys do not kill themselves)- ask your self this question

NO is the right answer, we may have technology which enables us to work and communicate differently; we may live in better houses (homes, I dare say); we make use better mode of transport; we clothe ourselves (unclothe ourselves, I dare say) with better rags etc, etc

Have we changed much as humans, the answer is a resounding: NO

After 6,000 years (archaeologist, scientist may say million years) humans have not changed, we have found better politically correct way to insult people; segregate people racially; demean other, kill, plunder and steal etc, etc

Do not agree, I am not surprised

That said, we often mean `growth’ while we say `change’ and that’s why the disillusionment. Recognize the play on semantics. All change is not growth just as all movement is not forward.

As for entrepreneurs, if you wish attain to what you are not yet, be always displeased by what you are. For where you are pleased with yourself there you have remained. Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing.

And then it’s not necessary to change as well, if survival is not mandatory

Totally agree on the causes of radical change: When its selfish or when things are at the verge of extinction.

Imagine someone in 2007 making a hue and cry that….The Economy is going to blow-up and proposes to nationalize the Banks. The reaction to him would be at best of indifference or labeling him a cynic, pessimist, communist etc..

For some reason, We prefer a change that is forced on us (to repair the damage) instead of the change that prevents damage. I would argue that is not a bad thing We need to suffer the damage to grasp it better.

-Mahesh
Celebrating Life…

I didn’t hear Ms Das speak, so I’m not qualified to make specific comments. However, how else do you suggest/propose one motivated individual brings in change? It has to start with individual effort- only that will initiate the domino effect.

And I too get angry when insulted (Not critiqued, or interrogated). Isn’t it the right reaction? Patience is a good thing, but it is also a good thing to have respect for one’s justified & mature opinions, and rights to a decent life. So far, I thought this is a necessary trait to survive in today’s world. Yeah – at the same time, do not harm others to grab your piece of the sky. Basic rule.

Or do I have the wrong value as an aspiring social entrepreneur?

- Kakoli

As far as Change is concerned, I am sure there will not be radical changes, considering the political scenario we have in India, but as you mentioned it will be the small changes that will drive the nation ahead.

And Gandhiji’s word still hold, its just that we dont want to listen anymore, we cant expect the policies and the policy makers to change when we, the youth are not playing our part, how many of us vote???

Satya Vyas

http://www.satyavyas.wordpress.com