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Making a transition into a new career can be the worst pain in the neck or
one of the most enjoyable experiences in your life,
depending on how you go about it. To take on the later, let's begin with
a true story . . .
In 1633 Galileo was threatened with torture and sentenced
to house arrest for his scientific writings, which argued for
Copernicus' theory that the Earth moved around the Sun. The Roman Catholic
Church was furious, refusing to accept the absurdity that the
Earth was in motion. As far as the church was concerned, God
designed the Earth to be the center of the universe and all the
planets and stars revolved around it. Looking up into the night
sky it was obvious; the Earth was standing still while the universe
went swirling by. That's just how it always was, and how it was
supposed to be. For daring to question this view, Galileo remained
under arrest until his death in 1642 for not withdrawing his
findings.
Galileo was challening the prevailing agreements of his time, in essence,
he was trying to win people over to his point of view. Changing your career
can seem nearly as difficult.
Reflecting back to the 1600s we can empathize
with the people at that time, thats how the world appeared,
and seek to understand their fears and motives.
Why do human begins hold on to their views
so fiercely?
This question could be asked over and over again
in examining the onset of new ideas throughout history. In trying
to move your career forward, questioning your views is one of the
most powerful tools you have.
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