When we can change course easily our need for long range predictions gets less
Think of it like a speed boat and a large cargo ship.
If an obstacle presents itself the speed boat can respond with agility and speed.
Whereas a large cargo ship needs lots of forewarning if it stands a chance of navigating the situation unscathed.
This analogy can be applied to work and life. In situations with lots of uncertainty or change being like a speed boat is preferred.