# From One Thing to Another By:: [[Ross Jackson]] 2022-11-22 Life is filled with transitions. When moving from one thing to another there is often a degree of excitement and uncertainty. There is a comfort that comes from familiarity. Even when one is ready to move on, it can be hard to give up the ease of routine. These can be key points. Going from elementary to junior high school, going to college, joining the military, transitioning to a new career field, and changing jobs, each point requires one to abandon what is known and embark on the pursuit of something new. The new is uncertain and often challenging. One is an unknown quantity, that calls for establishing credibility. Additionally, the single change of focus brings about a possible cascade of supplemental changes. As an example, graduating college and landing a job can change where one lives, how much free time one has, disposable income, and the average age of one’s acquaintances. Changing jobs can influence how one drives to work, where one gets a morning cup of coffee along the way, as well as the length of one’s commute. It’s important to realize that the change of focus does not simply change one thing, it changes many things. Moving from one thing to another is sometimes a matter of choice. Other times it is a matter of compulsion or necessity. People instinctively approach these points analytically. As has been pointed out, this does not necessarily mean quantitatively. Uncertainty calls for analysis. Experientially, one might check out the new school, start the exercise routine before basic training, or test drive one’s new commute. Quantitatively, one might estimate new income and expenses. Collectively, one is attempting to determine what the new situation is going to be like to feel more comfortable with the future. This is done personally, professionally, and organizationally. Analysis can be a beneficial constant throughout a life filled with transitions. #### Related Items [[Analytics]] [[Life]] [[Change]]