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The first step in embracing change is recognizing that feelings of inadequacy and stagnation are a call to action. The speaker recalls feeling ashamed and lost, an experience many can relate to at various points in their lives. Instead of succumbing to these feelings, he decided to fight against them by setting personal rules that pushed him to act, especially regarding getting out of bed quickly each day. This transformation started with utilizing the very frustrations that held him back and using them as fuel for improvement.