When something shiny and new comes onto the scene, everyone wants a piece of it.

Marketers scream that it’s the next best thing, ready to solve all problems. Queues form outside stores and consumers set their watches to get their hands on it first (and then resell it on eBay ASAP….).

There’s a glow that comes from owning the latest whatever. Everyone wants to touch it, get hands-on and compare it to what they’ve got.

The same thing happens when new ways are discovered.

New techniques for PC gameplay, unlocking some previously unseen new level, are shared on the internet. Or it could be something as simple as a faster way to clean your room or do the washing up (I’d be first in the queue).

The old ways of doing things are put to one side while everyone tries the new way but, after a while, people start to gravitate back to the tried and trusted methods.

The glow fades. In a pinch, we revert to what we know and trust. 

The perfect spot for me is in the middle of both camps.

Stay open to the new stuff but don’t lose sight of what works and has worked for a long time. 

Be wary of the marketing messages covering up any flaws in the new ways. The old methods have stood the test of time and may not be ready for the trash can just yet. 

But also be willing and open to the positive changes that new ways can bring in. Staying stuck in the past can be as dangerous as jumping on every new trend as it arrives.