You wake up at 3 AM, phone in hand, doom-scrolling headlines about AI replacing your job. Sound familiar?

Lately, I keep hearing the same worry come up in different ways:

"AI and automation are moving so fast! What if I can't find a job in a few years?"

First off, this concern is completely valid. No judgment whatsoever. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2030, AI will displace about 92 million jobs. But here's the other side of that story: they're also projecting 170 million new jobs will emerge during that same time.

At first glance, that sounds pretty reassuring, right? But there's a catch and it's a big one. These new roles won't just pop up in the same industries or require the same skills as the ones that are disappearing. The real question isn't about the total number of jobs. It's whether your current skills will align with what's actually needed, and whether you'll be in a position to make that transition.

That uncertainty? That's what makes this so uncomfortable.

When our brains face uncertainty, they fill in the gaps. Usually with worst-case scenarios. Because we're wired to keep ourselves safe.

Here's what I've noticed with high-achievers specifically: The fear isn't usually just about unemployment, it's also about irrelevance. You've spent decades building competence and mastery. The thought of that not mattering anymore? That hits different.

And it's a real fear. But dwelling on it without a plan drains your energy, clouds your thinking, and keeps you stuck. Because catastrophizing isn't a strategy.

What I've learned is that the fear itself is actually useful. It shines a light on what you care about most.

Getting clear starts by identifying the real concern underneath the fear, then using that insight to explore what you truly need and want. That's when you can build a plan and move forward with confidence.

I'll dive deeper into navigating this in my next post later this week. But for now, I'm really curious about where everyone's at with AI, so here's my question:

What's one fear about AI and your career that keeps you up at night?