Adaptability

Being able to adjust when life doesn’t go as planned.

Why It Matters

Life throws curveballs. New teachers. Group project changes. Plans that fall apart.

Being adaptable means you don’t freak out—you figure it out.

How You Know You’ve Got It

  1. You stay calm when things change.

  2. You don’t need everything to go perfectly.

  3. You try new things, even if they’re uncomfortable.

How To Level Up

  1. Try something totally new this week.

  2. When plans change, pause—then pivot.

  3. Ask: “What can I still control?” and go from there.

Where This Shows Up Later

  • Tech Jobs

    Things change fast

  • Healthcare

    No two days are the same

  • Business

    Flexible people are leaders

  • Life

    Pretty much everywhere

Famous People Who Flex This Skill

  • Bethany Hamilton

    Kept surfing after losing her arm

  • Elon Musk

    Always shifting between industries

  • Malala

    Kept learning and leading, no matter what