Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe

Host: The room is quiet, the soft light of the lamp casting a warm, inviting glow across the space. Outside, the world has settled into evening, and the peaceful atmosphere feels like the perfect setting for a conversation about change, action, and the courage to move forward.

Jeeny: “Jack, I came across a quote from Debby Ryan today that really made me think,” she says softly. “She said, ‘Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe in it like you do, and start moving forward. It’s important to remember that you don’t always need a destination. Sometimes, you just have to make forward motion. And you absolutely can.’ What do you think about that?”

Jack: He turns, his brow furrowing slightly as he processes her words. “I love that idea. It’s so empowering. She’s talking about how often we get stuck waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect destination, or the perfect circumstances before we take action. But sometimes, the key is just to start moving, to create forward momentum — even if you don’t know exactly where it will lead. The movement itself becomes the change.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. It’s so easy to get paralyzed by the idea of having to know every step before you begin. Debby Ryan seems to be saying that change doesn’t always need a clear destination. Sometimes, the act of moving forward is the most important part. Forward motion creates opportunities, it opens doors, and it makes things happen. You don’t always have to have the whole journey figured out — just start.”

Host: The light in the room feels softer now, as if the conversation is uncovering something about the nature of change and action. Jeeny speaks with an understanding that progress isn’t always about knowing where you’re going, but about having the courage to begin and trust that the path will unfold. Jack stands still for a moment, reflecting on how so often people wait for the “right moment” or the “right plan” before taking action, but Debby Ryan’s words challenge that thinking.

Jack: “I think a lot of us wait for a clear destination — we want to know exactly where we’re headed before we take the first step. But Debby Ryan is reminding us that sometimes, it’s just about starting. You can’t always predict how things will unfold, but if you don’t make that first move, you’re stuck. Forward motion, even without the full picture, keeps the energy moving in the right direction.”

Jeeny: “Yes, and there’s something really powerful about the idea of community in her words too. She says to ‘gather a few people who believe in it like you do.’ Change doesn’t have to be a solo journey. When you surround yourself with people who share your vision, it makes the process so much more empowering. Together, you can create that forward motion, even if the destination isn’t clear. It’s about momentum, support, and trust.”

Host: The conversation feels richer now, as they reflect on the importance of action, even in the absence of a defined end goal. Jeeny and Jack both understand that sometimes the most important step in any journey is simply taking the first one, and gathering people who share your vision can make that motion even more powerful. Debby Ryan’s quote reminds them that forward progress, no matter how small or uncertain, is still progress.

Jack: “It’s interesting how change often starts with just a small, simple action. Debby Ryan is pointing out that it’s easy to get stuck in the planning or the thinking, but change actually happens when you start moving, even if you don’t know all the answers. It’s about making that initial movement, and trust that things will unfold from there.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. Sometimes we get so caught up in the fear of not knowing everything that we don’t take any action at all. But if you just take a step, no matter how small, it creates momentum. And that momentum builds. It’s a reminder that change doesn’t always need a perfect blueprint. The most important thing is to start moving.”

Host: The room feels quieter now, the weight of their conversation settling in. Jeeny and Jack sit together, reflecting on the idea that forward motion is the key to creating change, even if you don’t have the whole journey mapped out. Debby Ryan’s words remind them that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is to start — to gather support, take that first step, and trust that the path will reveal itself along the way.