� Vol. 67 | As the World Changes Faster, What Abilities Should We Truly Develop?

One-third of 2026 has already passed, and change has become one of the most frequently discussed keywords among entrepreneurs.

What AI brings is not only higher efficiency, but also a reshaping of how the world operates.

The Two Sides of Change: Opportunity vs. Crisis

Some people see opportunity, while others feel anxiety and fear.

Many jobs centered around data and information processing are being replaced.

The speed of change in the world is far beyond the pace at which most people can adapt.

Core Question: How Do We Respond to an Uncertain World?

What is truly worth thinking about is not short-term skills, but:

Which universal abilities can create long-term compound returns?

� Part One: Communication Skills = The Most Underrated Competitive Advantage

Why Communication?

Behind every successful person lies exceptional communication ability.

People who seem “lucky” are often simply great communicators.

The Common Ability of CEOs

An observation from a mentor:

The shared trait among top executives is communication skill.� Part Two: Learning Ability (The Most Misunderstood Skill)

Redefining Learning Ability

It is not about learning more.

It is about learning the right things.

The Nature of the Information Age

Information is massively abundant.

Knowledge is nearly free to access.

The New Challenge

It is no longer obtaining information, but:

Judgment

Filtering

Decision-making

Rising Core Abilities

Cognitive ability

Decision-making ability

Ways of thinking

Where Does Real Cognition Come From?

Not only from study.

It comes from:

Real experiences

Practice

Core Advice

Do not miss opportunities for real-life experiences.

In the AI era, experience becomes scarcer — and more valuable.

� Part Three: The Ability to Adapt to Environments

Why Can’t Many People Transfer Their Ability?

They perform well in one environment.

But in a new one, they struggle.

The Core Difference: Adaptability

Typical Scenario

From Chinese companies to the European market.

Localization ability determines survival.

An Important Standard

Whether you can continue growing depends on the speed of your adaptation.

Real Experience (3 Years in the Netherlands)

From zero to stable survival.

This proves: adaptability determines long-term survival.

� The Metaphor of Vitality

Survive like a plant.

Truly strong life is not fixed and rigid.

It is continuously adaptive.

Rethinking “It’s Hard to Downgrade Lifestyle”

Yes, it is difficult — but trainable.

Once adapted, life flexibility increases dramatically.

� Final Summary: 3 Key Abilities

In an age full of uncertainty:

1️⃣ Communication Ability

Externally: build networks

Internally: collaborate with teams

Personally: self-awareness

2️⃣ Learning Ability (Cognitive Ability)

Not learning more, but learning better.

The core is judgment and decision-making.

3️⃣ Adaptability

The foundational ability for navigating change.

It determines how far you can go.

� Closing Thoughts

Becky’s reflection:

Rather than predicting the future, improve your ability to adapt to change.

The more uncertain the world becomes, the more important universal skills become.

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Communication at a Deeper Level: The Ability to Build Relationships

Not only externally (clients, partners), but even more importantly internally:

Teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Managers and employees

A Shift in Real-World Understanding

Being technically strong ≠ being valuable.

Weak communication can become resistance within an organization — even an invisible killer.

The Root of Conflict

Engineering vs. sales often comes down to speaking different “languages.”

Without perspective-taking, internal friction grows.

Hidden Costs

The cost of poor communication is often higher than any visible expense.

It drains:

Time

Organizational energy

Changing Hiring Standards

More companies are prioritizing:

Communication ability

Team collaboration skills

� Reprioritizing in the Age of AI

AI’s Real Impact

Data processing and information organization are being rapidly replaced.

AI is:

Efficient

Low-cost

Available 24/7

What Won’t Be Replaced?

Human-to-human connection.

Emotion

Empathy

Trust

Conclusion

The core future skill = the ability to work well with people.

Communication is the lubricant of career growth.

️ Communication at a Deeper Level: Relationships and the Self

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Communication skill directly determines relationship quality.

A Real Example

Missing out on a relationship because:

Someone expressed vulnerability, but instead of empathy, they received judgment.

Key Insight

Relationships often break not from major events, but from tiny communication details.

The Deepest Communication: Dialogue with Yourself

Journaling

Meditation

Self-observation

These help you understand yourself and heal yourself.

Result

Inner stability creates smoother outer relationships.