What I'd Learn Instead of Automation in 2026

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In this video, Nick discusses how automation skills are becoming obsolete and emphasizes the importance of translating business problems into AI solutions, understanding systems‑level business flows, and mastering systems thinking. He also highlights the need to identify high‑value problems and communicate effectively with AI models as the new high‑leverage skill. The video covers several key points: at 00:00 Nick introduces the topic; at 00:48 he discusses uncomfortable truths about automation; at 01:15 he explains the lie everyone believes; at 02:38 he talks about skills at the margins; at 06:20 he discusses communicating with AI models; at 06:40 he outlines the timeline of the future of AI; at 08:08 he introduces the CLEAR framework; at 10:49 he explains systems thinking; at 13:16 he concludes.