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What does it mean?
Churchill reflects on how drastically the world has changed during his lifetime, with old certainties replaced by new realities.
In plain terms
The world has changed faster than anyone expected in his life.
What can you take from it?
Expect rapid change and adapt quickly.

Where it applies

  • technological shifts
  • generational change
  • social revolutions

Putting it to work

  • prepare for unexpected changes
  • reassess old beliefs

Questions to consider

  • What assumptions do you hold today?
  • How has your world changed recently?

Another view

It may overlook continuity in human nature.

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