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9 Trends That Will Shape Our Careers in 2021
2020 changed the way we look at jobs forever. Here's a round up about the future of work. 3 that stood out: Global Hiring, Living Online & Liquid Employment. "Investors would never choose to invest in just one company; the risk is too concentrated. Instead, they build portfolios. Over time, workers will invest their time in a similar way." - Packy McCormick on Liquid Employment
Building the Middle Class of the Creator Economy
Speaking about jobs, many people want to a living through their creativity. 30% of kids want to be social media stars.
But there's a problem. Only the top creators make enough. How can startups build tools to support the middle class and help them create? Li lays out 10 strategies in this well-researched masterpiece.
Courtland Allen predicts that the best companies in 2021 will be be those that help build tools to support creators. This is a space I'm super passionate about, and will continue to build in.
Why Content Is King
Nathan examines media from a systems perspective. Narratives have network effects. Process power makes it hard to copy powerful creators, as each has their own complex & opaque systems.
Why Oreo Keeps Releasing New Flavors
Oreo has released 65 new flavors since 2012. Why? Novelty Oreos drive consumers back to purchase more of the original Oreos. (P.S. I took a leave of absence from university to work as a brand marketing intern for Oreo years ago. I learned a lot & gained quite a bit of weight.)
Blunders and Mistakes
"If you’re working on the frontier, if you’re leading, creating or inventing, you’ve signed up for mistakes. That’s the price of innovation." Don't let your fear of making mistakes prevent you from creating some truly great things.
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