Adaptation Is The Only Way To Succeed In Life And Work

In the last twenty years, there have been revolutionary changes across all facets of life around the world. Telecommunication for instance, has gone through radical changes. I still remember the times when we had to queue outside STD-PCOs to make long-distance calls. Now the differentiation between a long-distance call and a local call itself is blurred. No one acknowledges or even recognizes the difference anymore. There are only two types of calls now, domestic and international. Such sweeping changes have been witnessed in all aspects of life. The way we study, work, socialize, entertain, everything has changed. While most of these changes are pleasant and make our lives easier, almost of them also demand that we adapt. Internet banking is one such example. If someone does not know internet banking, it is very likely he or she may find themselves stuck without access to banking for extended periods of time.

The world is evolving and changing at such a fast pace that it is not enough to leave adaption to its natural course. We need to actively adapt and stay relevant. Never in the history of mankind has adaptation been so important as it is now. Here are 7 areas where we need to adapt quickly to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape around us, lest we should feel like a time traveler from the past.

Work

Both work and workplaces have evolved. Office automation, communication technology and the nature of work have changed tremendously. A decade back, mandatory computer-literacy made millions unemployable. Those who made friends with computers could keep their careers while others had to pose for cameras at their farewell parties. It did not stop there. It is an ongoing process. Remote working, flexible working hours, and the ability to work while being completely isolated from social contact are the new normal. People are working with coworkers, whom they have never met in person. Anyone not being able to adjust with this conundrum will find it difficult to stay employed.

Education & Training

Even before the pandemic, the classroom had started evolving. Remote learning, phone apps and virtual classrooms were already gaining traction. Pandemic has only hastened the process. The change was inevitable. Students and teachers, both need to get comfortable with the new landscape very quickly otherwise the students might not find many avenues for learning and the teachers might not find many places to work where they can find traditional teaching methods.

Entertainment

Slowly but surely, entertainment is becoming very personal. People rarely watch movies together as a family or a group. Mostly everyone wants to be immersed in their own world of entertainment on tiny little screens of their devices, consuming content that appeals to them the most. Everyone has their own idea of entertainment and technology is making it possible. One member of the family may want to watch an action movie, another spend time on socials, while yet another wants to watch short videos on YouTube. Someone who has not adapted to this transformation might find it strange or at times, rude.

Relationships

Relationships are the single most transformed aspect of human nature. We see relationships that are no longer lifelong bonds. Then there is much less commitment, devotion, and dedication in today’s relationships as compared to what they were about a quarter century back. Friendships, romantic relations, family relations, all have gone through a transformation. Instead of judging modern relationships, one needs to embrace reality and accept the relationships the way they are forged in these times. If not, you will be complaining and making things worse for everyone and even become a subject of avoidance.

Lifestyle

Those who have grown up in single unit houses have had a difficult time adapting to apartment life. Most of the world’s urban population now lives in apartments and in the coming years, even more people will be forced to live in apartments with limited spaces within and outside their apartments. Instead of taking long walks, people took to treadmills. Now treadmills have given way to virtual reality walking experience, combining a treadmill and a VR headset. We may not want to do it, but this may the next best to actually taking a walk outdoors. If outdoors have transformed and there are no walking spaces left, we either give up the pleasures of walking altogether or adapt to enjoy virtual walking.

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Security Environment

With CCTV Surveillance, GPS Tracking and Access Control technologies, people are feeling more secure than ever, but newer threats are looming on the horizon. These threats have the capability of devasting our lives as much as the previous ones did. Hacking, phishing, eavesdropping and cyber stalking a few to name. They have the potential of ruining our lives, both socially and economically. No one is immune to these threats. We need to adapt to recognize the existence of these threats and then learn ways to avoid and fight these security breaches. Those who are slow to adapt and learn will be the most vulnerable.

Money

Money too has undergone a lot of transformation in the last 10 years or so. Paper money has almost disappeared. Even internet banking is becoming obsolete. Wallets have converted our mobile devices into portable banks. However, some of us are still not comfortable with these latest avatars of money and choose to stick to physical currency, cheque books and demand drafts. If they don’t adapt quickly, one day they could be stranded without money, even though they may have wads of currency notes in their pockets because many may not be willing to accept the bulky currently notes or the inconvenient cheques and demand drafts.

Adaptation is the key to survival and success. Anyone failing to adapt quickly will face challenges. Adaption should become a way of life and those who adopt this way of life remain evergreen and the ones who fail to adapt are pushed to margins. Adaptation itself is not difficult, but the willingness to adapt is what needs to be cultivated.

Recognizing the importance of adaption is the first step towards eternal happiness!!

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