TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Life and business competition today is getting harder. But, in the hustle and bustle of life that keeps rolling, the courage to face changes in competition is not just an option, but a necessity. Here is where innovation and adaptation, two words that are the main key in the never-ending dance of life.
Innovation, like fuel that gives power. It keeps pushing the wheel of life to keep turning. While adaptation is the wheel itself, ensuring that movement happens on the expected path.
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This world, with all its wonders and complexities, demands every individual to not just survive, but also to grow. Innovation is not just creating something new. It is also about updating what already exists, shaping it to be more relevant to the needs of the times. Innovation is the flame that lights up the darkness of uncertainty, paving the way for solutions to various life problems.
Is innovation enough? Of course not. Just as a vehicle cannot move without wheels, so is life. The wheel, in this context, is adaptation. A process of accepting and adjusting to an ever-changing environment. Adaptation is about the ability to dance with the rhythm of change, embracing every uncertainty with a hug sure of success.
In this long and steep journey, dead ends or obstacles that test resilience are often encountered. However, with innovation, one can create alternative paths, building solutions from stumbling blocks. Meanwhile, with adaptation, one learns to walk on those stones, finding balance among uncertainties.
Innovation and adaptation are two sides of the same coin. Innovation without adaptation is like planting seeds without watering them. The seeds may sprout, but without enough water, their growth will be hindered. Similarly, adaptation without innovation is like following the river flow without a paddle. It may reach the destination, but the journey becomes longer and more tiring.
In the context of life, innovation brings the spirit of change. The spirit to not just adapt to what exists, but also to create something better. Innovation is forward-thinking, a step to go beyond existing limits, breaking through the walls of impossibility to reach higher peaks of success.
Adaptation, on the other hand, ensures that the innovations produced can be integrated into the reality of life. Without adaptation, innovation will just be a dream without reality, potential without realization. Adaptation teaches flexibility, the ability to move forward even through unexpected routes.
Innovation and adaptation are two different words, but when combined, they form a concept greater than just a combination of words. They become a philosophy of life, a guide to move forward, to keep innovating and adapting amid the waves of change.
In the tireless journey of life, innovation is the wind that fills the sails, pushing the ship forward, while adaptation is the rudder that steers the ship. Without innovation, the ship will stop; without adaptation, the ship will be lost. Both must go together, ensuring that each step taken is not just forward, but also in the right direction.
Finally, walking through life and business with full of innovation and adaptation means weaving dreams with the threads of reality. Connecting the past with the future through a bridge of courage and creativity. There is no room for fear of change. Because change is the only constant in life. (*)
* The author is Andri Ariestianto, a business motivator, owner of Glutera Indonesia.
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| Editor | : Andri Ariestianto |
| Publisher | : Sofyan Saqi Futaki |
