The business world is constantly changing and now it’s changing at an accelerated speed. American workers no longer have decades to adapt to new technologies or business advancements. People need to be able to adapt—and adapt quickly—if they want to thrive in the business world and not fall behind or become obsolete. “When you have an accelerated pace of change, the single most competitive advantage is to be a lifelong learner,” Friedman says. “Machines when they're put on pause cease productivity, but humans when they're put on pause begin a different kind of productivity,” says Bono.

Source: Forbes October 23, 2017 03:33 UTC