We Canadians took that statement to mean that predictions about the future are difficult because the processes of change, not just the content of change, are changing. In the world of work, for example, the role of the automotive technician is changing not only due to technological changes in cars but also due to segmentation of the industry. Rapid and continuous technological, economic, demographic, and social changes directly influence the world of work. For example, dozens of environmental roles exist today that did not exist at the turn of the decade. New jobs are emerging and old jobs are changing to require new skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
Personal change occurs continuously as well.
People grow and develop new skills, attitudes, knowledge, beliefs, networks, and other assets at varying rates. People who recognize, value, and nurture their own fluidity, will better adapt to their changing environments. Likewise, goal-setting needs to be reconsidered in light of constant change. Goal-setting can be useful, but the dogged pursuit of goals can prevent people from optimizing chance opportunities. Goals have to be seen in context with serendipitous discoveries.