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Name: Flux
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Author: April Rinne

April Rinne

8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change

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What’s in it for me? Learn to flip your script and stay afloat in a world in flux.

The world today is in a state of flux. Although you’re probably used to following some form of script for living your life, you’re likely increasingly facing external changes which leave you anxious about your family, career, and well-being. So, your old script is increasingly futile.

But there’s good news: you can benefit from adopting a flux mindset. By adopting a flux mindset you’ll see change as an opportunity rather than a threat, and recognize that you can improve your intelligence and abilIties rather than accepting the cards that life deals you. In these blinks, you’ll learn to harness eight Flux Superpowers to help you write a new script – one that equips you for whatever changes you may face.

In these blinks, you’ll learn

how appreciating other cultures can widen your perspectives;
how trusting others can lead to innovation; and
why you should ditch a single career trajectory to build a portfolio career.

Run slower to flourish in our fast-paced world.

Your old script is telling you to run as fast as you can to keep up. It says you’ll gain fulfillment by squeezing in as much as you can into your life, whether it's a final phone call before you head home from work or landing a fancy new job with a giant paycheck.

While your old script might have worked in the past, in a world in flux, you’ll never be able to cross the finish line – since the finish line is always shifting. If you want to thrive in this new world, you need to learn to slow your pace.

Slowing your pace isn’t about becoming lazy or stagnant. Instead, it’s about focusing on your values. Slowing down can help you make wiser decisions, avoid stress, and improve your health. As a result, you end up being more productive than when you race toward an intangible finish line.

Here’s the key message: Run slower to flourish in our fast-paced world.

In the mid-nineties, the author was in her final year studying at Oxford when she received an unexpected call from her sister. Their parents had both died in a car crash. Suddenly, her world was tossed upside down. The life she’d known just a minute before was changed forever.

At first, she felt like running as fast as she could toward the opportunities in front of her. She considered following the advice of her mentors and going straight into a graduate program or landing a job at a bank. But deep down, she felt that she needed to forge her own path.

Losing both parents reminded her of the fragility of life. So after graduation, she decided to slow her pace and take a job as a hiking and biking tour guide in Italy. Sure, she wasn’t earning a Wall Street salary. But by living more slowly and mindfully, she changed her approach to life forever.

It doesn’t take quitting your job or traveling the world to learn how to slow down and be present. You can develop this superpower whenever and wherever you find yourself. One way is to practice silence. Find five minutes every day to sit in complete silence. While you’re paying attention to the world around you, you might find that instead of running toward something, you’re able to listen to what’s going on internally and discover your true self.

When the future feels uncertain, seek out what’s invisible.

In North America, the Haudenosaunee people, known more widely as the Iroquois, believe that animals, people, and even inanimate objects harbor an extraordinary invisible power called orenda. Orenda is the combined power of nature’s energies. It exists in rocks, rivers, birds, storms, as well as human beings. Orenda is also integral to the Iroquois vision quest in which each member of the tribe encounters their personal guardian spirit.

The Iroquois’ belief in orenda might seem far from typical. That’s because your social orientation fundamentally shapes how you perceive the world. Many spend their lives unaware of what they fail to see around them. So when it comes to facing changes, the second superpower is seeing what’s invisible.

Find your way by getting lost.

In some cultures, change is expected. According to the best-selling author Amitav Ghosh, Indians have an expectation of change since their experience of the world has been one of constant upheaval.

Westerners, on the other hand, tend to believe in stability. When it comes to dealing with change, you can guess which of these two cultures is better equipped to deal with feeling lost.

Value trustworthiness.

Think about a time when you were asked to participate in a team brainstorm only to be told that you should “stay in your lane.” This moment might seem innocuous. But it's actually a symptom of a wider crisis of trust occurring throughout the world.

The list of organizations frequently labeled as untrustworthy has grown exponentially in recent years, and includes groups like the government and politicians, both mainstream and social media, large corporations, educational systems – it goes on and on. Unfortunately, when we create systems built on mistrust, we impede curiosity and connection.

In a world of excess, know your “enough.”

What does enough mean to you? Do you measure this differently for yourself than you do for other people? Consider if there’s anything you have more than enough of. What about less than enough of? The trick to knowing your enough is to know what just enough means for you.

Modern consumerism leads us to believe that we should want to have more. Whether it’s more salary, more followers on social media, or a more impressive title in a company, we’re collectively racing to acquire and accomplish. Unfortunately, even the most successful people tend to envy people they perceive as more successful. And the milestones will continue to shift. In other words, the pursuit of this kind of success is futile.

Think of your career as a portfolio rather than a single path.

Throughout the twentieth century, career progression meant doing well in school, going to college, getting a job, excelling at your job, achieving promotions, and finally retiring. But in recent years, this linear perspective of labor has been on the brink of collapsing.

As a frequent keynote speaker on the future of work, the author has spoken about the rise of freelancers, the effects of automation, the development of remote work, and the future of education and public policy in light of these changes. In fact, since 2008, the vast majority of new US job creation hasn’t included full-time roles.

Prioritize your humanity when navigating technology.

We’re living in what some have coined a “heads-down society.” A 2019 study found that teenagers spent more than 40 percent of their day on a tablet, mobile phone, or TV screen. E-commerce, text recognition, and virtual assistant technology are now part of our daily lives. Humans are increasingly spending time with technology and less time with each other.

While technology enables us to connect faster than ever before, it’s paradoxically leaving us disconnected from one another. Studies have shown that increasing screen time causes higher levels of adult depression. It’s clear that technology isn’t going anywhere. So if we want to navigate the world in flux, we need to reset our relationship with technology and tap into what makes us fully human.

Let go of your expectations to enable a brighter future to surface.

Like many people today, you might have been left feeling that you have a future without dreams. You might have lost a job that you adored. Or the project that was set to launch your career may have collapsed. Perhaps your financial situation has made it unclear whether supporting your child’s dream to go to college is worth the cost.

The final flux superpower is letting go of the future. This prepares you to keep your dreams alive when change flips your world upside down.

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Flux (2021) offers a mindset to transform your relationship with change from fear to hope. Whether you’re overwhelmed by the pandemic, facing the end of a relationship, or anxious about climate change, these blinks detail eight essential practices for navigating change both personally and professionally.

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People whose lives have been upended by the pandemic
Anyone who struggles with anxiety
Professionals who want to learn flexibility

Über den Autor

April Rinne is a speaker, investor, adventurer, and expert on navigating change. She’s a Harvard Law School graduate, a Fulbright Scholar, one of the 50 leading female futurists, and a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum.

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