The Safest-Looking Salary Is the Riskiest Bet You’re Making

Why relying on a single employer is a dangerous economic gamble — and how shifting from one buyer to two changes the whole picture.

The Black Screen on Tuesday

Last Tuesday, my former colleague logged into a routine 9 a.m. video call. Three minutes in, his screen went black.

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The Conviction Gap: The Career Skill AI Cannot Replace (And Most Professionals Don’t Have)

Quick read: Most mid-career professionals plateau at the same spot — somewhere between senior individual contributor and director. They produce great analysis, structure problems beautifully, and write competent memos. But they never quite cross into leadership. This piece is about what’s actually going on, why it’s getting worse in the AI era, and the three habits that close the Conviction Gap.

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