What does it take to escape a rut? A combination of self-awareness, strategic planning, and perseverance. "There's an old coaching mantra that says, 'Nothing changes until something changes,'" Cohen says. "Talking about change isn't enough, and thinking differently isn't enough, either."It's soooo easy to talk about change. But the article is right: nothing changes until something changes. It sounds so easy, yet it can be so difficult.