I have had the privilege to relate with captains of industries and people at the CEO level but if there is anything I learnt so far, it is the fact that they always want to stay ahead and remain relevant.
Relevance is not forced, it is earned by CONSISTENCY at what you do.
Try all within your reach to stay ahead at what you do. If you want to remain relevant, I advise that you get all hands on deck by trying your best possible to understand trends.
Nobody stays ahead if he doesn't see farther beyond what others can see.
Gather relevant information, remain cool, keep an open mind and with this, the best will come your way.
Dear reader, you can stay ahead only of you understand your strength.