Programmers are unemployed.
The Coffee House is closing down en masse.
That’s one of the signs that the 9-5 full-time job is in the process of cracking. By 2034, the 9-5 jobs will be almost extinct globally.
That’s the prediction of Reid Hoffman – the founder of LinkedIn:
Predicted the rise of social networks in 1997.
The first investor in Airbnb predicted the sharing economy.
Mentioned the AI revolution many years ago (before ChatGPT appeared)
And now, he predicts the mass collapse of full-time jobs from 9am to 5pm by 2034.
I’m sorry if I made you worry. I don’t want you to panic about the end of the world, but instead, a new opportunity appears.
AI appears and unemployment increases – this is the time of chaos. There will be people complaining, but it is also the time for someone to seize the opportunity to rise up and have a long-term vision (including you).
Here is what you will know before others:
Technology (especially AI) and automated machines will make input labor cheaper and output products 1,000 times more affordable.
If you are a programmer, you will see that coding work reduces time and effort by 10-100 times compared to before.
If you do business on Shopee, you will see that the products your neighbor produces at unbelievably low prices are due to mass automation in large quantities.
If you work in an English center, offline learning will rapidly decline, replaced by online teaching programs with much cheaper costs.
With AI, you can train them to become assistants, teachers, and coaches for everyone.
For example, in my writing work, ChatGPT helps me check spelling and detect errors in Facebook community violations (which I have omitted; if you want to read the whole thing, read it on my website), perplexity.ai helps me research topics, and consensus.app helps me find quotes. It reduces at least 50% of the time and effort I need to complete an article.
But Thong, why do I still see things that AI and machines cannot replace humans?
There are 2 reasons:
1. AI has yet to be thoroughly applied to businesses (but that does not mean it does not happen).
2. You are right about it not being a complete replacement for humans. It is about connection (trust) and creativity. As Naval Ravikant said:
So here is the opportunity.
As execution becomes more accessible than ever (using AI and machines), the focus will shift to people with ideas rather than execution. Wealth will go to people with the best ideas rather than those who work hard for 9-5. People will make money with their minds rather than their labor and time.
The 9-5 job is slowly disappearing, and the one-person business is emerging.
Reid Hoffman notes: “AI-enhanced entrepreneurs, programmers, and filmmakers will be able to realize their visions much faster and at a larger scale than ever before.”
It’s just the beginning. If you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of the curve. Here are the steps you need to take to make your vision a reality:
Step 1. Boost your creativity
Boost your creativity by consuming content and ideas from others. Read short content to get the gist, and read long content to develop depth.
Step 2. Pick a topic you love
It’s the topic you discuss all day; it’s your passion and endless curiosity.
There are 3 eternal areas you need to tap into:
– Health
– Money
– Happiness
Step 3. Pick a medium to connect with others
Speak, write, draw, edit videos, etc.
I choose writing because it’s as simple as putting on my shoes and walking or running. It allows me to produce more content in my spare time (in addition to my other work).
Step 4. Share your ideas on the internet
Most people build their personal brand by appearing as entertainment. But you do it differently.
Share content with your ideas to help others. When you help others, you are helping yourself. I believe I will develop when my family, friends, and community grow.
If you understand business and marketing, help others make money.
If you have health knowledge, help others become healthier.
If you have a love heart, make someone happy or free from suffering.
It’s that simple.
When the idea you share impacts someone’s life, they will be the ones to help you in the future in another form. That’s human nature, “give and take.” But don’t expect anything in return because calculation will make you suffer and lose your creativity. More specifically, you will find the meaning of life through helping others when you become a valuable person (this is psychology).
Note: I’m not talking about dogmatic morality. It doesn’t help with personal development as a person. I’m talking about benefits. Benefits are forever. Love and sympathy are also great spiritual benefits.
9:55 – It’s time for me to go to work.
This letter will give you a new perspective and help you understand the trends before others develop. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
One more thing.
Don’t just read, start doing. Starting with a phone or laptop and a massive capital of 0 VND is easy.
Spend 30 minutes to an hour daily to realize your vision; your future self will silently thank you for that decision.
You and I will keep trying.
See you in the future.
Duc Thong