Learning and staying open to new possibilities make it possible to not only survive but to thrive in the future. Look at the under-40 crowd of new billionaires that the Internet has given us. Study what drives these great entrepreneurial minds and you'll see that they apply traditional hard work, discipline and smarts using the latest and best in technology. More Hispanics and African-Americans are moving into management positions in U.S. business. Get ready for it.
Diversity is the name of the game.
We all play lip service to the importance of learning. Read quality books. Listen to tapes on your drive to work instead of complaining about the traffic. Attend seminars and lectures regularly. This is the wellspring of new ideas.