The most important factor for the survival of a species is its ability to compete and adapt to gradual changes in its environment.

一个物种最重要的生存因素是它的竞争能力和适应环境逐渐变化的能力。

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This means more flexibility, the ability to read the landscape as it changes, the ability to adapt with the changes and be what you need to be.

这就意味着你需要有更大的弹性，并且有能力读懂周围世界发生变化时的讯号；有能力适应这些变化，并成为你需要成为的东西。

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But countries with limited ability to adapt to the changes, even if located in low risk areas, are also vulnerable.

然而，适应变化能力有限的国家，即使位于低风险地区，也同样容易遭受打击。

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Still, working abroad for any extended length of time requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes in culture and work-life balance.

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One is that sources of competitive strength are never constant for long making the ability to adapt to such changes a crucial talent.

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