Systems change starts with a spark of courage. A group of people unite around a common cause and they demand change. But a spark can’t last forever. The endgame is to eliminate the need for courage, to render it unnecessary, because it has forced change within the system. Success comes when the right things happen by default—not because of individual passion or heroism.
Yes, but. It takes passion and courage to get there. Courage especially the kind that rocks the boat is usually in short supply. It also takes persistence, the ability to act courageously for a long time. System change is neither simple, quick, or easy
