ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q3-2026

TO MAKE LASTING

CHANGE, START SMALL

CAPTAIN TODD J. EHRET, NA Session 294

One key lesson I have learned through experience is that meaningful change is rarely easy. After graduating from NA Session 294, I returned to my agency eager to implement impactful, lasting improvements. However, I underestimated the challenge of change, especially those accustomed to

established routines and traditional ways of doing things. Change often brings discomfort and resistance, even when the intentions are positive. L et this article serve as a reminder to both graduates and current attendees: you will not return to your agency and change the world over night. Instead, I encourage you to focus on achiev able changes within your own sphere of influence. By concentrating on the areas where you have control, you make lasting improvements far more attainable than attempting to overhaul your entire agency at once. Draw upon the lessons from your hours in the FBINA classroom and the insightful conversations with your peers during your ten weeks at Quan tico. Use these experiences to thoughtfully assess your current position and determine your future direction. Remember, careful planning is a critical

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