Here is what James Baldwin Said

Author

Yusuf Shaikh
April 11, 2025

I am James Baldwin

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.

James Baldwin

‘Confrontation’

Confrontation is the act of facing something — often difficult, uncomfortable, or necessary — head-on.

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Today’s Question: How can I begin to create real change in my life?

Start with smallest change you can make.

Change doesn’t start with action—it starts with honesty. The first step isn’t fixing everything, it’s facing what’s in front of you without flinching. Growth begins the moment we stop avoiding the uncomfortable truths.

  • Face the truth: Denial delays progress—clarity invites it.

  • Acknowledge what’s not working: Naming the problem is the start of the solution.

  • Take responsibility: You may not control everything, but you can choose how you respond.

  • Lean into discomfort: That’s where breakthroughs live.

  • Don’t fear confrontation: Facing issues doesn’t mean conflict—it means courage.

  • Let go of blame: Change doesn’t thrive in resentment; it grows in ownership.

  • Start small: Even one moment of truth-telling can shift your entire path.

  • Stay grounded in reality: Change built on truth lasts longer than change built on illusion.

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