I have a notebook computer that weighs less than six pounds that has more raw processing power than a mainframe of only 15 years ago did. The examples go on and on. The only way that I can prepare for the future is by learning how to learn. Learning how to work as a team, learning how to be innovative. This is the essence of what the future is.
Success is a function of two things.
Or I could have a 250 batting average and get to bat 400 times a year. If you want to increase your success rate, increase your failure rate. Babe Ruth had the most number of home runs, but he also had the most number of strike-outs. And Bill Gates has a list of failures longer than my arm. It's all just times at bat.