The document discusses six aptitudes needed for careers in the digital broadband era: design, storytelling, synthesis abilities, empathy, play, and finding meaning. It provides examples of each aptitude and ways to develop skills in areas like visual literacy, cross-discipline projects, public speaking, and applying concepts to real-world problems. The broad message is that traditional skills alone are no longer sufficient, and workers must cultivate creative and conceptual abilities to thrive in today's economy.