The rate of change has increased dramatically over the past years. Every day, it seems that another professional becomes the victim of being too-inflexible - and, therefore, becomes obsolete.
People who don't actively stretch their ability to adapt and deal with ambiguity become fragile and break under the constant pressure of change. The only way to thrive (not just survive) is to be agile enough to successfully negotiate the twists and turns that Life throws at you.
So, how can you accomplish this?
The most successful people have an interesting habit: They keep their "change muscles" flexible by purposefully attempting different things on a daily basis.
It can be as simple as driving a different way to work every so often. Or going to a bookstore (or online) and reading a magazine/article on a topic you normally wouldn't ever choose to read. This keeps your mind practiced in the way of absorbing and "filing" new/different information on a regular basis.
Or, take it to the next level by engaging a colleague/friend in a action-based "adventure" of something neither one of you have done before. Take turns planning the "surprise" and benefit from adjusting on the fly. Interact with people from a different culture. Primarily use your non-dominant hand for a day. Tackle an experience on your bucket list. Whatever it is, challenge each other by testing your comfort zones and expanding your perspective on a myriad of topics/experiences you deem important.
The important thing when you "do new" is to keep it fun. Make the challenge of CHANGE your new comfort zone!
And you'll never be fragile - or as vulnerable - again.
Think about it. But more importantly do something about it...today!
People who don't actively stretch their ability to adapt and deal with ambiguity become fragile and break under the constant pressure of change. The only way to thrive (not just survive) is to be agile enough to successfully negotiate the twists and turns that Life throws at you.
So, how can you accomplish this?
The most successful people have an interesting habit: They keep their "change muscles" flexible by purposefully attempting different things on a daily basis.
It can be as simple as driving a different way to work every so often. Or going to a bookstore (or online) and reading a magazine/article on a topic you normally wouldn't ever choose to read. This keeps your mind practiced in the way of absorbing and "filing" new/different information on a regular basis.
Or, take it to the next level by engaging a colleague/friend in a action-based "adventure" of something neither one of you have done before. Take turns planning the "surprise" and benefit from adjusting on the fly. Interact with people from a different culture. Primarily use your non-dominant hand for a day. Tackle an experience on your bucket list. Whatever it is, challenge each other by testing your comfort zones and expanding your perspective on a myriad of topics/experiences you deem important.
The important thing when you "do new" is to keep it fun. Make the challenge of CHANGE your new comfort zone!
And you'll never be fragile - or as vulnerable - again.
Think about it. But more importantly do something about it...today!
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