Richard Gerver doesn’t waste words or beat around the bush. As the headteacher of a struggling secondary school in the Midlands, he achieved remarkable, lasting change in just two years. Now, in 10 concise and impactful chapters, he shows us how we too can take life by the horns, embrace uncertainty, and master the one constant: change.

You have most likely experienced a moment where fear of change has threatened to block your progress. Yet, this fear so often stems from imagined consequences rather than reality. We are all born with the ability to adapt. As babies, we enter the world knowing nothing, but our natural curiosity and resilience enable us to learn and thrive. Over time, however, change transforms from something intrinsic and exciting into something external and intimidating—something we associate with loss, uncertainty, or being forced into action.

This book helps us reconnect with that innate curiosity, empowering us to view change not as a threat but as an opportunity. It reminds us that embracing change is a choice—and a powerful one.

The first time I read this book, I sat at my desk and felt an electric surge of motivation take over my entire body. I wanted to get up and start being the change. It spoke directly to the girl in me who came from nothing but had ideas and believed in the power of humanity, creativity, and doing the right thing. Each time I revisit it, I discover new insights.

Simple. Refreshing. Accessible. Empowering. Motivational. Optimistic. Powerful. If everyone embraced even a fraction of the mindset this book inspires, the world would quickly become a more equitable, innovative, and hopeful place.