help me make this text coherent. The 11th of September 2001 was supposed to be an ordinary day, but for countless of people, it would forever redefine their existence. It reminded us that life is precious (not that we needed anything as tragic), but more importantly, absolute security is an illusion (even for the seemingly powerful). The world would forever change, or has it? But for one, the aviation sector is no longer the same. 
Often, we seek for someone to tell us things will be okay even if deep down we know there is no promise for tomorrow. A life without risk doesn't exist, and as such, it is inevitable. Soon or later, something unexpected will happen. You see, the point is not to eliminate risk because we can't. The best we can do is to put measures in place to minimise their impacts should they occur. 
In my career, I've been privileged to provide mentorship to great individuals at various stages in their careers. If there is anything evident from the various chats I have had, it is that no matter how talented these people are, they are worried about the future. One recurrent question they often ask is "In your opinion, what is the career or job should I go pursue next?". 
In the advent of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, it seems everyone is worried they will be replaced (You won't be if you are prepared at least not anytime soon). We want certainty in an uncertain world. The way I tackle this question is often surprising to them. They want to build a wonderful house, which is honourable, but often they stop at that. What do all houses have in common? If your answer is foundation, you are smart! Any house built on a faulty foundation will collapse, eventually.
You probably see where I am going with this. It's not about being a prompt Engineer, an architect, a data scientist, an astronaut, etc. Yet once you have a strong foundation, anything you aspire to be becomes less daunting. Although I have been proven right in the past, I am no prophet. However, with the benefit of experience and curiosity, there are skills I believe will help anyone who is willing to put the time in to build a strong foundation that would stand them in good stead, no matter what house they would like to build. Ready?
There are four foundational skills everyone who wishes to survive in this world and the future should have. 
Critical Thinking - This is like being a detective for ideas. It's about not just accepting things right away, but asking questions, looking for clues, and figuring out if something is true or makes sense. It helps you make better decisions, solve problems, and not be easily fooled by false information (hello hallucination!). It's like having a superpower to see through tricks and find the truth.
Communication - Communication is about sharing your thoughts and ideas with others and also listening to what they have to say. It can be through talking, writing, or even using pictures and signs. Good communication helps you make friends, work well with others, and express yourself clearly. It's like having a bridge that connects you to other people.
Creativity - This is like having a magic box of ideas in your brain. It's about coming up with new, interesting, and unique thoughts and finding different ways to do things. Creativity makes life more fun and exciting. It helps you solve problems in clever ways, express yourself, and even invent new things. It's like having a superpower to make the world more colourful.
Self-Learning - Self-learning is like being your own teacher. It's about finding out new things by yourself, reading books, watching videos, or exploring the world around you. Self-learning makes you smarter and more independent. It helps you follow your interests, discover new hobbies, and even figure out how to do things you've never done before. It's like having a secret key to unlock new worlds.

Anything else I have omitted from the above? 
By the way, those aren't things you graduate on. I strongly believe we all need to work on these skills regardless of where we currently are. The good news is that you don't need tons of cash to pick those skills - please whatever you choose to do, don't go in debt to acquire these skills. Go to the University of Youtube, find a MOOC, or why not unleash the power of your favourite generative AI.