💡 How to Stay Relevant (and Win) in the New Tech EconomyInsights from “Deep Work” by Cal Newport Hey PapaFam 👋
Let’s be honest — tech is evolving fast. What worked last year might already be outdated today. So the big question is: Who actually wins in this new world? According to Cal Newport (professor + author of Deep Work), building on research by Brynjolfsson & McAfee, there are 3 types of people who will thrive in today’s economy: 👨💻 1. Those who work well with intelligent machines This group includes devs, data engineers, AI specialists — people who use advanced tools to build value. If you can code with smart systems (think ChatGPT, Copilot, automation tools), you become highly valuable. "Are you good at working with intelligent machines or not?" – Tyler Cowen 🌟 2. The Superstars These are top-tier devs, designers, consultants — people at the very top of their field. With remote work and global hiring, companies now pick the best, not just who’s local.If you stand out, you win big. If you blend in… you get left behind. One standout developer beats a room full of average ones. The internet made it global — now only the best rise. 💰 3. The Capital Owners This group includes investors, VCs, and founders — people with money to fund tech. They back ideas, teams, and platforms. With fewer workers needed (thanks to automation), the bulk of profits go to those who own the machines. This group isn’t easy to join — unless you already have capital. But their influence is massive. 🔥 So where does that leave us? Let’s be real — not everyone can access group 3 not my word alone Dr. Cal Newport say so. i quote just as he wrote below "I should first confess that I have no secret for quickly amassing capital and becoming the next John Doerr. (If I had such secrets, it’s unlikely I’d share them in a book.)" – Dr. Cal Newport But as devs, we can definitely level up into group 1 or 2 — and here’s how: Cal Newport says we need 2 core skills: 1. 🧠 The ability to learn hard things fast 2. ⚡ The ability to produce at an elite level 🎯 The bottom line: To win in this new tech-driven world: