A New Year and a Conversation About Relevancy

With the start of a new year, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about relevancy.
What it means to stay relevant in this moment, in this industry, and in a world that feels like it’s changing every day.

I’ve caught myself looking back at past work and asking hard questions.
How am I going to keep up?
How do I stay relevant?
If AI takes away job opportunities, then what?

These questions don’t get easier. New tools and technologies are introduced constantly, and there’s very little certainty about what the future looks like.

The only way I’ve found to push back against that fear is through research. A lot of it. Reading, watching, testing, and trying things even when I feel behind or unsure. If AI is part of the challenge, then I can’t sit on the sidelines pretending it isn’t happening. I have to at least put my best foot forward and engage with it.

I was scared when AI replaced my position. I was confused, frustrated, and honestly, it hurt. I know I’m not the only one feeling this way right now.

If you’re in that place too, this is your reminder not to give up. You’re allowed to feel unsettled, but you don’t have to count yourself out at the start of the race. There’s an avenue for everyone, and sometimes the only option is to try, adapt, and keep moving.

This is a difficult time to navigate, and staying relevant isn’t easy. But maybe the answer really is simple.

If you can’t beat it, learn it. Use it. Shape it.