Law 45: Preach The Need For Change, But Never Reform Too Much At Once

Everyone  understands the need for change in the abstract, but on the day-to-day  level people are creatures of habit. Too much innovation is traumatic,  and will lead to revolt. If you are new to a position of power, or an  outsider trying to build a power base, make a show of respecting the old  way of doing things. If change is necessary, make it feel like a gentle  improvement on the past.