Beyond Coding: How to Survive and Thrive in the AI Revolution


“If you want to know what life’s like when you’re no longer the apex intelligence… ask a chicken.” – Geoffrey Hinton
That line did something to me. Let it do the same to you.
Because the truth is: The world you were trained for no longer exists.
No, I’m not trying to scare you. I’m telling you the truth.
For over a decade, I thrived in tech. Then boom one day, my role was dissolved. Downsizing. Restructuring. Sales pressure.
Just like that. Gone.
Then I started looking for jobs… but the market I once knew had changed.
So I did what anyone with sense would do, I researched.
What changed? What’s working now? Where are we headed?
And guess what I found?
Everything is shifting. And it’s shifting fast.
Let me hit you with a few realities: ⁃ 90% of software engineers may no longer need to write code. ⁃ Only 1–2% will stay hands-on. ⁃ Coding isn’t useless, but it’s no longer the golden ticket.
This shift is beyond just a tech revolution.
The first industrial revolution replaced muscle. This one? It’s coming for the mind.
Now let’s bring it back home… Still think your resume is enough?
Here’s the thing: • You were trained for a world that has expired. • You were taught to memorize, obey, and repeat, not to question, innovate, or create. • You’ve been learning, but still feel stuck because the rules have changed.
So, what do we do now?
You evolve. That’s what.
And here’s what I’ve seen work firsthand:
- Get LOUD. Be SEEN. Build that brand. Stop waiting for a recruiter to save you. My own partner grew her LinkedIn from 3k to almost 10k in a few months. No fancy CV, just showing up with value.
Now? Speaking gigs. Job offers. Collaboration deals. DMs flying in.
She’s not doing magic. She’s just posting value consistently.
Only 1% of LinkedIn users post every week.
2.7 billion people use YouTube — only 4% create.
Visibility >>> everything.
- Learn Entrepreneurial Skills. AI has made it possible to build full systems with just your phone.
You can now write, design, automate, launch products, even run entire businesses alone.
Skills are the new currency. Not just fancy certificates.
- Network, even if you hate it. Use this intro cheat sheet to connect with people: • Name: Who you are • Same: What field you’re in • Fame: What makes you credible • Aim: What you’re working on now • Game: Your long-term vision
Screenshot this. Use it everywhere. Thank me later.
Critical thinking, creative direction, emotional intelligence, these are the final weapons we have left.
The rest? AI is knocking already.
This is your sign to reinvent yourself before the system forces you to.
To show up before the opportunities run out.
To build something before you’re left behind.
Want help?
Drop “TOOLS” in the comments and I’ll send you a curated AI tools list I’ve been working with.
It’s helped me. It might just change the game for you too.
And remember: You can’t learn to ride a bike by reading about it. You have to jump on.
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Ifedayo Agboola
Ifedayo Agboola
Full-stack software engineer specializing in modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue) with strong backend capabilities in Node.js and database systems. Having led projects from concept to production across the UK tech landscape, I've developed a keen understanding of efficient development workflows and tools that make developers more productive. I write about essential programming tools every developer should master and explore the elegant simplicity of Golang. My articles focus on practical, clear explanations of concepts I wish I'd understood better early in my career. Based in Belfast, I'm passionate about helping developers build stronger technical foundations through straightforward, no-fluff content that solves real problems.