“It is not well to make great changes by severe means unless the end really justifies the measure”
— Charles Spurgeon
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Making big changes in a harsh or strict way isn't a good idea unless there is a very important reason for it. Think about a teacher who decides to cancel all fun activities at school and only focus on hard studying. This is very tough for the students. Such a decision should only happen if the students really need to pass important exams soon. Often, it's better to make smaller adjustments or use gentler methods. For example, they might slowly increase study time instead of stopping fun activities completely. When considering big, tough changes, it's important to ask if the result is worth all that difficulty. If not, it might be better to find a kinder way to reach the goal.
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