Yes, you read it correctly.
When I first heard this sentence I didn't get it too.

But when I looked back on all the systems I've seen start as small and simple, and become a monstrous legacy, I realize that not being able to adapt to changes in requirements was the cause.

In this talk, I will share what not to do when it comes do design and will show my methodology that will help make sure your design stand the test of time.