As we face the biggest industry changes in over a century, it's natural to feel anxious about the
adjustments ahead. Remember, we're all in this together, and these changes are happening nationwide.
This might sound a bit dramatic and may show my age, but let me share a personal anecdote. When I was in high school, Wisconsin passed a law requiring everyone to wear seat belts. Like many others, my grandfather was initially resistant, believing it was unnecessary government overreach.
Shortly after the seat belt law was implemented, there was an increase in hospitalizations due to injuries like broken ribs attributed to seat belts. Many people, including my grandfather, were outraged, citing these injuries as proof that the seat belt law was flawed.
However, I later learned that these injuries actually replaced what would have otherwise been fatalities. Seat belt usage ultimately led to a 45% reduction in deaths from car accidents.
I don't expect the upcoming changes in our industry to be as dramatic as the seat belt law—no one will suffer physical injuries from these changes. However, the initial resistance and adaptation period might feel similar.
Just as with the seat belt law, the perceived inconvenience or challenge will likely be less significant than anticipated, especially in Wisconsin, where the practical aspects of how we conduct business won't drastically change.
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