The world is changing. But you knew that, right?

Even before the pandemic turned the planet upside down, it felt like things were accelerating. Beginning to speed out of control.

So many things changing at once.

That’s what the Fourth Industrial Revolution is. AI. Driverless vehicles. Voice-activated assistants…or spies, depending on how you feel about Alexa, Cortana and Siri.

What about IoT? I usually have to look that one up. It stands for the Internet of Things. Everything is connected these days through the internet…doorbells, kitchen appliances, baby monitors, thermostats, cars.

The lines between our physical world and the digital world have become blurred. If they even exist anymore.

And it’s not just individuals trying to make sense of it all: companies, large and small, and even governments are struggling with how fast technology is changing everything.

Lots to be excited about! But, it can also feel kind of scary. Like maybe we’re about to get lost…

Will My Job Survive the Revolution?

That’s the real question, isn’t it? What happens to us when Alexa or some new AI manifestation takes over our job?

Maybe it’s time to take control back. Just because the world is rushing forward at breakneck speed, that doesn’t mean that you have to let it run over you.

Why not listen to that little voice in your head? You know what I mean. That voice that’s been trying to tell you to go for your dream of working for yourself. Starting your own business. Freeing yourself from the 9 to 5 life that you never liked anyway.

There has never been a time when it made more sense to take control of your own security. If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that trusting in an employer or a government for your livelihood is not the sure thing so many believed it was.

But, even if you could feel secure, your chances of real financial freedom are far more likely to be realized by working for yourself.

Why wait? The future is going to be controlled by those who take charge of their own lives. You just need to figure out what direction you want to go.

Be honest…that’s a little scary but a LOT exciting, right?

Next time we’ll talk about some of those options. You may be surprised at just how much opportunity there is!

Jumping into a discussion about the 3rd key feels like we’re missing something, doesn’t it? What about the first two?

Not to worry, the first and second keys are equally important and we will spend some time talking about them. But, its the 3rd key that many people are missing, which is why we focus on it here.

Basically, there are three things…three key fundamental pieces that are necessary for success. This is true whether you’re starting a new business, working on an existing project or doing anything of significance in life.

• • • • • • • You need to believe that you have it in you to make something happen.
            • You must be willing to put in the time and the effort to get it done.
            • You need the training and the tools to make it a reality.

I could probably write a book on each of these. Maybe I will…stay tuned! In the end, though, we can’t really help you with #1 and #2. Oh, we can cheer you on and offer encouragement, but that’s not what we’re really about here at The 3rd Key.

If you’ve found you’re way here, there’s a pretty good chance that you can already check those first two keys off the list.

The 3rd Key is all about helping you find the tools and the training that are right for you. The ones that will turn your belief and willingness into results.