Tom Schmidt

There comes a point where a person goes from "old enough to know better" to "too old to know better."

• Develop non-replicable skills. Build relationships. Create original ideas. Navigate ambiguity. Lead through chaos. These remain valuable as everything else demonetizes.


• Prepare psychologically for post-scarcity. The hardest part won’t be material Abundance... it’ll be finding meaning when basic needs are solved. Start asking now: What would you do

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What’s scarce in this world? Time. Attention. Genuine human connection

T - Take Inventory of Your Natural Gifts ​

What comes naturally to you? Writing? Storytelling? Visual concepts? Business strategy? Don't focus on what you can't do...focus on what you do naturally.

A - Analyze Your Target Industry ​

What industry do you want to break into? Music? Film? Fashion? Business? Study what skills are traditionally required... See more