I think the problem in prediction is the sheer wealth of possibilities. While it's easy to say "I will likely change a lot in the next decade", it's hard to say how, or even in what areas. Because there are so many potential changes in different directions, accurate prediction is effectively impossible. Attempting to average out the varying possibilities leaves a notable lack of changes. Similarly to how, when flipping a coin 10,000 times it is unlikely to get exactly 5000 heads and 5000 tails, it's unlikely for you to end up very similar to how you currently are, the expected value is still in the middle. Any preparations we can make can only be based on what knowledge we currently have not the least of which is who we currently are.
That's how I feel as well, there are so many external things that can happen to alter how you change, and that's something you can't normally predict or plan for. Or you could change whatever plan you have set forth due to new interests arising, it's easy enough to change, it's hard to say how.
Are you saying then that it's best we be certain in ourselves so that we can handle change reasonably? If so, would you say you were certain in yourself as a 10 year old, ready to move on to any sort of change?
Yes, that's what I'm trying to say. 10 year old me wasn't aware of all the changes happening, but always excited and looking forward to moving up in school and reaching middle school, and things like that.
So what about now? Are you excited for any kind of change?
I'm excited, but also increasingly nervous. The next big change that I can foresee is moving away from college and working at my next internship, which should be in a couple of months.
Should be, but doesn't have to be! I'm just saying, don't anticipate anything.