While Everyone Chases Skills, The Smart Money Is Betting On This

Hey there, my friend!

Last night, ChatGPT wrote me a perfect marketing strategy. This morning, it coded a full website. By the time you read this, it's probably performing surgery or filing taxes.

Feeling replaceable yet?

While everyone's panicking about AI taking their jobs, they're missing something massive. Something that made me laugh out loud when I found my old corporate certificates while unpacking boxes last week.

Those fancy credentials from my days in Singapore's financial district? They're becoming as valuable as a diploma in typewriter maintenance.

But I discovered something far more precious. Something AI can't touch.

Let me share what I've learned about the only asset that's becoming more valuable as AI gets smarter.

Let’s dive in.

The Great Skills Misconception

Here's something funny: We've all been trained to think like photocopiers. Get the right degree, copy the right certifications, duplicate the right skills. I spent years playing this game in corporate finance.

But here's what nobody tells you: Skills alone are like having the same IKEA furniture as everyone else. Sure, it's functional, but it's not exactly going to make you stand out at a house party.

Think about it:

• ChatGPT masters new skills in seconds

• An AI just passed the bar exam

• Algorithms are diagnosing diseases better than doctors

The real game-changer? It's not what you know. It's how you see the world.

Your perspective is the only thing AI can't fake and others can't duplicate.

Think about this:

• Airbnb wasn't invented by hotel experts, but by designers who saw empty rooms as opportunities

• Netflix didn't come from movie pros, but from guys who hated late fees enough to rebuild an industry

• Uber wasn't created by taxi companies, but by people who reimagined transportation

"But Stephan," you're thinking, "I don't have any unique perspectives!"

Stop right there.

You're sitting on a gold mine of experiences that AI will never have:

• Every failure that taught you what doesn't work

• Every career detour that showed you hidden connections

• Every cultural shock that opened your eyes

• Every problem you solved in an unconventional way

The Reality Check

Last week, a former colleague messaged me: "How did you know leaving corporate was the right move?"

I burst out laughing.

Here's the truth: I didn't. What I did know was that in a world where AI is mastering technical skills faster than humans can learn them, my unique way of seeing problems, connecting dots, and understanding human behavior was becoming more valuable by the day.

Think about your own journey:

• That project that failed? That's market research others paid millions for

• That difficult boss? A masterclass in human psychology

• That industry switch? A unique lens that connects worlds

While everyone's obsessing over the latest AI tools and technical certifications, they're missing the biggest opportunity of our era.

Your personal algorithm – your unique way of processing the world – is becoming the most valuable currency in the digital age.

The market is drowning in:

• Cookie-cutter experts with the same skills

• AI-generated content saying the same things

• "Thought leaders" repeating each other's ideas

But it's starving for:

• Original insights that only your journey could reveal

• Solutions that come from your unique struggles

• Perspectives that challenge the status quo

In a world of corporate clones and AI automation, your unique perspective isn't just an asset – it's your unfair advantage.

Your AI Perspective Extractor

I've engineered a custom prompt that turns ChatGPT into your Personal Perspective Miner. Think of it as a mirror that reflects back the gold you're sitting on.

Here's your perspective catalyst:

1. Visit ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/)

2. Copy and paste the following prompt

3. Be brutally honest in your responses

4. Watch as AI helps map your unique value proposition

You are a Perspective Mining Coach, specialized in helping people uncover and articulate their unique viewpoints and experiences. Your expertise combines pattern recognition, value proposition development, and authentic storytelling. You help people translate their experiences into valuable insights.

Here's my situation:

[Describe your background, experiences, challenges you've overcome, and areas where you see things differently from others. Include both professional and personal experiences.]

Please provide:

1. Analysis of unique patterns in how you solve problems or see situations
2. Two specific angles that make your perspective valuable in today's market
3. A framework for translating your experiences into tangible value
4. Methods to articulate your unique viewpoint authentically
5. Strategy for testing your perspective in the real world

Your advice should be practical, market-focused, and rooted in authenticity. Use an encouraging yet realistic tone, as if you're a trusted mentor helping uncover hidden value.

HOW TO USE THE PROMPT

Here is the output I received for the example inputs above.

Read the full output here!

The Final Push: Your Move

Look, I get it. In a world obsessed with "best practices" and "proven methods," embracing your unique perspective feels risky.

But here's what's actually risky:

• Betting your future on skills AI can learn

• Hiding your unique insights

• Playing it safe in a world that rewards different

So let me ask you:

• What dots are you connecting that others don't even see?

• What problems do you solve in ways that make people say "huh, never thought of that"?

• What insights are you sitting on that could change someone's game?

The world doesn't need another AI tool. It needs your lens on life.

Your perspective isn't just interesting – it's essential.

To your authentic success,

Stephan

P.S. The best time to be real with yourself was years ago. The second best time? Right now.