A Century of Interchangeable, Disposable Labor (from Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?)

Just over a century ago, leaders of our society started building a system that is now so ingrained, most of us assume that it's always been here and always will be.

We continue to operate as if that system is still here, but every day we do that is a day wasted, dollars lost, an opportunity squandered. And you need to see why.

The system we grew up with is based on a simple formula: Do your job. Show up. Work hard. Listen to the boss. Stick it out. Be part of the system. You'll be rewarded.

That's the scam. Strong words, but true. You've been scammed. You traded years of your life to be part of a giant con in which you are most definitely not the winner.

If you've been playing that game, it's no wonder you're frustrated. That game is over.

There are no longer any great jobs where someone else tells you precisely what to do.