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Richie Norton
December 31, 2019
MY PREDICTIONS FOR THIS NEW DECADE
20 years ago tonight I was in Brazil waiting to see if the world would end at midnight. #y2k I’m glad the computers figured out how to write the year 2000.
Would’ve been hard to imagine 20 years ago all that has happened in my personal life, family life and the world at large.
1. For example, people could still walk onto airplanes — TSA didn’t even exist, Facebook wasn’t even a thought on Zucky’s mind. No Twitter. No youtube. No ig. No li.
2. 20 years ago was a different time. I predict the next 10 years will bring as much change or more than the last 10 years brought.
3. I mean - TikTok taking over the world...a straight up Chinese company dominating American socials? Amazing. We will see more of this. It will happen in pockets where kids want to buck the boomers, the x men and the millennials. Then it will spread.
4. Universities will try to become relevant again by not focusing on the diploma as much because companies don’t require them anymore (unless doctor or lawyer type). You’ll see people focusing back on skills, results and a mega double down on personal brand.
5. Digital entrepreneurs will start making more money with physical products because people want “real.” YouTubers in large will leave because monetizing will become complicated with more adpocalypse.
6. Basics will come into play with direct selling, conglomerates will break themselves down intentionally into micro-enterprises to stay nimble.
7. Managers will be forced to become entrepreneurs and directly responsible for above the line branding and below the line profits... or they will be fired.
8. Solopreneurs will rise because freelancers will become commodities to utilize.
9. AI will take over every job that could be done by a robot. Making work more human.
10. Humans will stop acting like robots (cashiers) vs self-checkout and work will be strategic and anything arhat doesn’t require repetition. Ironically, humans will become less robotic (industrial revolution turned us into robots) and we will become more artful, thoughtful and creative...because we have to...bots will do all else.
11. To stay ahead, you must constantly learn and apply. It’s the dream. My new community and podcast will help you thrive! Comment if you would like access. Love you!
Happy new year!
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