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They need to keep an open mind and be on the ball to learn new things.
+1. Yes, indeed.
And they need to think like entrepreneurs and always be planning how to monetize a hobby or other activity. I challenge my 42 yr old son with the questions "how would you support the family if your job vanished and you were not allowed to be an employee anywhere any longer? What options do you have other than working within the traditional employment system?"
A lucky few of today's youngsters will work for the gov't or Mega for decades (and bitch about it the entire time!) and retire traditionally. Many, however, will have to be nimble and find unpredictable ways to support themselves over their working years and into retirement.