In addition to deep dive articles, Identity Insights is my new experimental series that will alternate with Identity Reframes every Tuesday. Each edition will have roughly 7~10 short insights. Think of them as mental espresso shots, designed to be thought-provoking and a catalyst for reflection.
Let's begin.
10 Insights on the Future of Work in the Age of AI
AI is not here to replace your work. AI is here to replace the parts of your work that don’t require you.
If AI can do your entire job, it’s not just a tech problem. It’s an identity problem.
The most valuable skill in the next decade: knowing who you are and what you uniquely bring to the table.
Tools will multiply. Clarity of direction will become the bottleneck.
The winners won’t be the ones who master every tool. They’ll be the ones who align tools to their values, purpose, and patterns.
“Efficiency” will get cheaper. Meaning will get more expensive.
AI can optimize output. Only you can define outcomes worth optimizing for.
If you don’t define the “why,” AI will decide the “how.” And you may not like where you end up.
AI gives you efficiency. Your unique identity gives you leverage.
If you want to be irreplaceable, build a reputation for being you.
That’s all for this time. See you in the next one.
Stay genuine! Stay authentic!
Nik Pathran
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