Survival and fighting for survival is in our DNA. That’s how our ancestors jumped off those tree brances and started walking off into the sunset. Over the years, we’ve adapted to our environment, our surroundings, and our needs. We’ve learned to thrive in the harsh conditions of our world. Till today. The 21st century.

The 21st century

Beep. Boop. Beep. The phone’s notification lights up. That’s life now. What is life in 21st century? How do we even adapt? That’s what I’m trying to figure out and writing now.

Challenges to 21st century

• fast changing world
• fast changing technology
• too much information
• too much distraction
• loss of physical exertion

Jack of all trades, master of one

• in the past, we were masters of one thing. and that was enough for our ancestors to survive and thrive.
• now, we need to choose the right tool for the job.
• we need to be adaptable and in the game.
• Adaptation is the new skill. Not any culture.
• AI is going to take jobs. So, we switch to the new skill it hasn’t touched and then the loop continues.
• Skills that are always going to outlast:
  • Urgency and creativity - do things without being told what to do
  • Communication
  • Calm headedness in tough situations
  • Hard work

Our old methods don’t work

• We need to be adaptable and in the game.

Developing a new skill

• The major requirement of 21st century is to be adaptable.
• Adaptation is the new skill and that too quick.

How the weak mind thinks?