“There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things”
— Niccolo Machiavelli
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Changing the way things are done is very hard and risky. It often means going against what people are used to, and this can make others upset or resistant. For example, imagine a teacher trying to introduce a new way of learning in school. Students and other teachers might find it confusing at first and may not want to try it. There’s a chance the new method might not work as planned, which adds to the difficulty. However, if it does succeed, it can bring about great improvements and positive changes. So, while it’s challenging and uncertain, leading new changes can ultimately be very rewarding.
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