In this episode, Paul and Matt tackle what they call the “North Star” of durable skills—adaptability. They explore what it really means to adapt as the world changes daily, how it differs from resilience, and why it’s the single most important skill for staying relevant in work that refuses to stand still.

Five Key Learnings:

• Adaptability is the ability to adjust as the world around you changes—it’s the North Star of durable skills.
• Resilience supports adaptability—it’s the ability to emotionally and intellectually cope with change.
• Work now changes daily, not decade by decade; adaptability drives hiring, retention, and promotion.
• Daily practice builds adaptability by strengthening underlying durable skills like readiness, organization, balance, motivation, and control.
• Embedding 10–15 minutes of daily skill practice is the simplest and most powerful way to become more adaptable over time.

Resources mentioned in this episode.

The 1% better idea - https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement

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