Epidemics of Newness

Neringa Jagelavičiūtė, Language & Confidence Coach

Every day, we are bombarded with messages that novelty equals progress, that change alone is virtuous, and that the latest trends or technologies will automatically improve our lives. But philosophy and history teach us to pause, to observe, and to question this impulse. The new is not inherently superior—it is merely different.

How to resist the pressure of being mocked for staying traditional?

• Pause before adopting the latest productivity app or method—ask: “Do I actually need this, or is my current system working?”

• Reflect weekly on habits you already have—what is genuinely serving you?

  
  

Old wisdom, familiar practices, and enduring traditions carry the weight of experience. They have stood the test of time not because they are stagnant, but because they contain truths refined by countless moments, trials, and lessons. To dismiss them in favor of something shiny and new is to risk losing the grounding that allows growth to be meaningful.

How to benefit from habitual practices and established traditions?

• Maintain a morning routine you know energizes you, rather than chasing new trends.

• Seek historical wisdom in your field—what lessons have endured for decades?

  
  

In daily life, this can be as simple as valuing your morning routine, nurturing relationships, or honoring your own past decisions. In leadership, this might lead to experimenting with modern techniques while maintaining core principles like integrity, trust, and consistency. By embracing the old alongside the new, you create a life rooted in depth, not just novelty; one that grows steadily rather than chasing endless reinvention.

How to find balance between the new and the old?

• Ask yourself daily: “What is valuable here that has endured?”

• Identify one old practice that sustains you and one new idea you want to test—create harmony between both.

  
  

Sometimes true progress lies not in the next innovation, but in the quiet mastery of what already works, what already sustains, and what already nurtures your growth—both personally and professionally.

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