# Breaking the Chains of It's All Been Done By:: [[Brian Heath]] 2025-01-23 Organizations often fall back on the excuse that "it's all been done" to cling to the status quo. The older the organization, the more entrenched this mindset becomes. But let's pause and consider what it truly means to have accomplished something. We need to examine the classic factors: who, what, why, how, and when. While the who, what, why, and how might remain unchanged, the when is always a variable. So, has everything really been done? Absolutely not. Even if the who, what, why, and how are consistent across attempts, systems are in constant flux—timing is crucial. What fails today might succeed tomorrow. Claiming "it's all been done" is a weak argument; it's only purpose is to belittle the person. A supportive ally would inform others about past attempts while actively helping to develop new ideas further. As highlighted in [[Changing the Calculus of Bureaucratic Resistance]], defaulting to convincing detractors stifles innovation. In contrast, adopting a mindset of "let's figure it out" fosters a whole new paradigm. To those who dismissively say no and insist it's all been done—please do us all a favor and step aside. We know you're unhappy and not as wise as you believe. While age can correlate with wisdom, not every older person embodies it. If that were true, our aging societies would be wiser than ever—yet can anyone claim we're living in such a world? Let us break free from the constraints of the status quo without being dragged down by naysayers. I refuse to let them hold me back any longer. Let's embrace innovation and create a future where new ideas can thrive. #### Related Items [[Status Quo]] [[Innovation]] [[Organization]] [[Change]] [[Wisdom]] [[Time]] [[Paradigms]] [[Age]]