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Even prior to the pandemic, the demographics were trending toward a shortage of many skilled jobs in our economy. In the next 30 years, this worker shortage will continue as more people age and there are fewer births. How we structure our careers in the next 30 years will depend a lot on having multiple careers, flexible lifestyles, and virtual work. Lytle contends that AI and virtual assistants from cloudbased computing will edge out many traditional types of work, making it critical for one to have a specialized set of skills. The importance of virtual work and flexible work schedules will remain commonplace for companies that attract skilled employees.

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In short, “The Potentialist” theorizes that working longer into our lives is sustainable as long as we have health, money and a purpose. How we structure our careers in the next 30 years depends on shifting careers, flexible lifestyle s, and working for companies that understand these new rules. For all of us, there are wildcards of adversity that impact how life will ultimately play out. “The Potentialist” takes a glass half full approach to what the coming years bring. Lytle carries an infectious optimism throughout the book, inspiring one to focus more on the rewards of the next 30 years than the potential drawbacks.

Chris Wendel works for Northern Initiatives, a mission-based lender located in Marquette, Mich. Northern Initiatives provides funding to businesses in Michigan and “know-how” to organizations throughout the United States. Wendel lives and works in Traverse City.

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