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Time To Step Your Game Up
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now, chances are, within the next decade your job may be in jeopardy. This is mainly because, according to experts in the technological field, ad- vances in artificial intelli- gence and robotics are rapidly making occupations that once exclusively relied on the human touch, obso- lete.
Sales clerks, file clerks, re- ceptionists, customer service representatives, warehouse workers and produce pickers are just some of the jobs that are predicted to become ex- tinct by 2022. After those po- sitions expire, due to expansive innovations that will allow autonomous tech- nology to perform increas- ingly more complicated tasks, the next wave of ex- tinctions will, more than likely, involve the eradication of truck drivers, taxi drivers, fast-food workers and even such highly skilled occupa- tions as surgeons.
This mass extermination of careers and livelihood is Sili- con Valley's gift to the world. As a consequence of making
society more efficient than ever, they've created a work- force environment where our presence is, essentially, no longer needed.
Of course, certain profes- sions, like barbering for in- stance, will survive longer than others because it's hard to envision a time when a brother would trust a robot with his edge. But, other than that, the fact is that we'll soon see a majority of middle to low-income jobs replaced by machines.
On the flip side of the equation, this new age of technological dominance provides an opportunity for individuals to earn more money as well.
According to the same tech experts who forecast a job apocalypse, there are cur- rently 400,000 high paying positions available with tech companies across the coun- try, with that projection growing to over 1 million in the next five years.
For those who may lose their current below-average paying jobs, due to the cur- rent shift in the economic
paradigm, this means an op- portunity to find solid work as: data engineers, analytics managers, data scientists and deVops engineers, all of which have starting salaries of over $100,000 and don't require college degrees.
The only qualifications many of these tech firms look for in a candidate is a willing- ness to learn a new skill set that involves the language of computers. And, since most people live a large part of their lives navigating some type of device already, that shouldn't be much of a prob- lem.
Like it or not, the future has arrived. It makes no sense wasting time trying to figure out how it arrived so fast because, like Charles Darwin theorized, the only way for an organism to sur- vive a changing landscape is by adapting to his or her new environment.
That translates to us either elevating our game in order to stay above water or risk being left to drown by a world that has no intentions of passing out life preservers.
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America’s New Normal
aising children in the pre-Donald Trump era was
usually a journey featuring clear-cut rules and standards which were generally accepted by most Amer- icans, and that allowed most children to grow up to be- come productive adults.
Sadly, parents and grandparents in today’s post- Trump world now are grasping for answers.
Indeed, at the end of the day, American children are being raised in a world where the rules seem to be: – the rich and their children rule; do anything that suits your fancy and justify the behavior later; if you get caught making a mistake, just make up an alternative fact and people will believe it; talk loud, nasty and mean to and about people who disagree; let the sick, hungry and old people take care of themselves; do not accept responsi- bility for anything; always keep a group of friends and family around to help explain and excuse everything you do.
Welcome to America’s new normal.
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Black Lives Matter Peace Prize Recipients
pal Tometi, Patrisse Marie Cullors, and Alicia
Garza: remember their names. They are the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The trio and BLM participants first sounded the drums when Trayvon Martin was murdered in Sanford, FL, and, were the voice to numerous other instances where Black lives were taken by the powers-that-be.
Now we have another reason to remember these three courageous and historic human beings, they will be the recipients of the Sydney Peace Prize, an award that has only been given to one recipient, and never a group.
Their smiles say it all. Patrisse, Alicia, and Opal pos- ing like three young models for an international press, were not only celebrated for their part in Black Lives Matter, but were also recognized for their part in bail- ing out 30 African American mothers from the Mem- phis, TN jail for Mother’s Day.
And for that, as well as the numerous other acts of kindness that bear their names, we cheer these three, who no doubt have decided in a very powerful way that they have the know-how and the right to change the world. And, are intent to make that right an immediate reality.
Meanwhile, we trust that another organization has been watching the Sydney University decision, and in due time, the Nobel Peace Prize will add Opal Tometi, Patrisse Marie Cullors, and Alicia Garza to a list that in- cludes none other than our 44th president, Barack Obama.
Bounce Back
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ings. When life hits you with blows that knock you off your feet don’t stay down, bounce back. You cannot lay there and wallow in your sad situation because you’ll be- come stuck. The longer you allow yourself to stay stuck, the more difficult you will think it is to come out of what- ever you are in.
The truth is, that it doesn’t matter how deep you fall you can still bounce back higher than you were before. Others may choose to count you out, but don’t count yourself out. You can make a rebound.
Here are 5 moves you can make to bounce back. Evaluate your perspec-
tive on your situation. See your setback as a set up for a comeback. Life failures are re- ally life lessons. People learn more from failure than they do from success. It is your failures that give you guidance for the next time around.
Evaluate your situation and make a mental note of how you could have handled this better. Discuss the issue with someone else and see if they can offer another view- point. Determine if there are other solutions you have yet to consider.
Resist that which re- sists you. Don’t let rejection cause you to feel rejected. Con- trol your thoughts so you can secure your emotional well- being.
Don’t be discouraged. Peo- ple may not be against you as much as they are for them- selves. Their rejection may have nothing to do with you, but everything to do with them. Life issue can cause you to feel some kind of way, but shake it off and keep it mov- ing. Your attitude in life really does affect your altitude.
Relieve the stress. Eat- ing properly, regular exercise, listening to music, laughing and meditating are all good
ways to give stress a 1-2 punch.
Stay socially con- nected. Friends, family and other social groups and activi- ties help you cope with your situation. They give you a sense of belonging. Being around others, talking to oth- ers about your situation give you a strong support system.
Give thanks and count your blessings. You will at- tract that which you are grate- ful for. Take time to write down the things in your life that you are thankful for and do a daily count of the positive things in your life or victories of your day. This will help you focus on all the good in your life. What you focus on longest becomes strongest.
Your setbacks may cause some to be amused, but allow your comeback to have them scratching their heads and confused.
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