Linear careers optimized for stability. AI rewards range, adaptability, and the ability to connect dots across domains. Career zigzaggers are capturing all the alpha.
I'm so glad the Substack algorithm showed me this article! This is literally what I've been writing about recently after realizing that I've had what is now referred to as a nonlinear career. I feel fortunate to be in the space at this time and feel like there's a lot of potential out there for those of us who have pursued the non-linear career path.
I have lived and/living a zig zag career and every insights here is very true.
Thank you for this article — it puts words to what I see every day. Totally agree.
I feel so seen 🤘
Loved this!!
Couldn't agree more! This is a great piece and a great argument for the portfolio career.
Nonlinear alpha! Perfect! so true...
Treat each financial cushion as a freedom fund. Stealing this...😂
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I've read a zillion books and articles on career strategies, and this ranks amongst the top 1%. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
Interesting perspective. Having exposure to multiple industries also leads to cross-pollination of ideas which in turn leads to innovation.
I'm so glad the Substack algorithm showed me this article! This is literally what I've been writing about recently after realizing that I've had what is now referred to as a nonlinear career. I feel fortunate to be in the space at this time and feel like there's a lot of potential out there for those of us who have pursued the non-linear career path.
The more you shift around, the more dots you connect. Amazing article!