How to Switch Careers in the AI Era

Today’s episode is Tea with GaryVee 98, where I go deep on why LinkedIn is still the most underpriced opportunity for anyone stuck in a job they hate, how content can unlock real leverage in your career at any age, and why fear of judgment is the real thing holding people back. I also break down confidence, self-esteem, and accountability, and explain why valuing the opinions of people you don’t even like is quietly ruining your life. Hope you enjoy! 00:00 – The LinkedIn play that can get you out of a job you hate 02:10 – Why fear of posting is keeping you stuck 05:55 – You’re letting other people’s opinions control your life 09:20 – Accountability, self-esteem, and simplifying your mindset 12:05 – AI, hiring, and why it’s not too late at any age 16:10 – How LinkedIn content attracts recruiters in real time 21:00 – Optimism as a strategy... even in toxic environments 25:15 – Making your parents uncomfortable while building something real 29:30 – Teaching resilience: losing, discomfort, and tough love 34:20 – The exact LinkedIn strategy after getting laid off #mindset #careeradvice #linkedin #accountability #selfesteem #confidence #ai #futureofwork #motivation #kindcandor #garyvee #teawithgaryvee — Thanks for watching! Sign up for the GaryVee x Stan challenge: http://www.garyvee.com/stan Join My Discord!: http://www.garyvee.com/discord Check out another series on my channel: Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote Speeches: http://www.garyvee.com/keynotespeeches Gary Vaynerchuk's thoughts on NFTs, Web3, cryptocurrencies and more: http://www.garyvee.com/web3nfts Life, Business, and Career Advice l Gary Vaynerchuk Original Films: http://www.garyvee.com/gvoriginals How to Make Money at Garage Sales l TrashTalk: http://www.garyvee.com/trashtalks Inside the Life of a $300M+ Company's CEO l DailyVee: http://www.garyvee.com/dailyvees — Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the CEO and creator of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in culture, business, and the internet. Known as "GaryVee," he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business. He acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how shifts in consumer attention impact the realities of the business world today. Gary's approach sits at the intersection of business and pop culture. He keenly understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. Gary is an entrepreneur at heart – he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full-service advertising agency, VaynerMedia, which has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Delhi, and Kuala Lumpur. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company, which also includes Eva Nosidam Productions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerCommerce, and Tingley Lane Trading. Gary is the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, VCR Group, VaynerWatt, ArtOfficial, Resy, and Empathy Wines. He guided Resy and Empathy to successful exits -- which he later sold to American Express and Constellation Brands, respectively. He also owns a Major League Pickleball team called the 5s, is part owner of a Big3 basketball team, and is an investor in the revival of the SlamBall League. In 2021, Gary created VeeFriends, an entertainment company that has become a rising powerhouse in modern entertainment and collectibles. Often described as Pokemon meets Sesame Street, the company leverages stories, games, events, collectibles, and technology to scale its character universe. Vaynerchuk also has negotiated partnerships with brand powerhouses such as Crocs, Fanatics, Macy’s/Toys “R” Us, Mattel’s UNO, Mattel’s Masters of the Universe, Moonbug Entertainment, Reebok, Squishmallows, Topps, and more. Gary is also the founder and creator of VeeCon – a contemporary super conference that converges business and pop culture with innovation and technology. He is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, with titles including Crush It!, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, Twelve and a Half and Day Trading Attention. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his daily life as a CEO through his social media channels, which have more than 45 million followers and garner more than 300 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast, "The GaryVee Audio Experience," ranks among the top podcasts globally. Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, Global Citizen Forum, The Paley Center, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of charity: water. Gary's life ambition is to buy the New York Jets.

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