AI, automation, and digital currency are rewriting the economy in real time. For first-generation and working-class families, the system was already hard enough—and now it’s shifting under our feet. In this episode of the Pursuit to Own Podcast, Christopher Pitt delivers a wake-up call: jobs as we know them are disappearing, and survival alone won’t protect you. Raised in struggle and driven by purpose, he challenges listeners to stop waiting, start pivoting, and build something machines can’t replace. This isn’t about chasing hype. It’s about taking ownership of your future before someone else takes it for you.

Quotes

“If your job can be turned into a task, it can and will be outsourced to a machine.” — Christopher Pitt

“AI has no childhood. It doesn’t know pain. Purpose is born in pain—and that’s where our power is.” — Christopher Pitt

“You’re not behind because you’re lazy. You’re behind because the rules keep changing. Stop waiting for a rescue.” — Christopher Pitt

“Use the same tools the rich are using—but build something they can’t replicate.” — Christopher Pitt

“The time for waiting is over. Your family needs you to get in pursuit.” — Christopher Pitt

Key Takeaways

• Audit your skills now to identify anything that can’t easily be automated or outsourced.

• Tie your work to your purpose—this is your unfair advantage over machines.

• Create a secondary income stream within 30–60 days to prepare for job disruption.

• Leverage emerging tech like AI not to compete at the same level as big companies, but to build something uniquely yours.

• Shift your mindset from survival to strategy—start plotting a 2–3 year plan that includes business or asset ownership.

Episode Timeline:

[00:00] Running Out of Time to Pursue Dreams

[04:42] The Importance of Financial Literacy and Adaptability

[05:01] The Role of AI and Digital Currency in the Future

[07:46] The Concept of Purpose in a Technological World

[12:03] The Impact of AI on Various Industries

[14:39] The Need for Workforce Development and Adaptation

[14:55] The Role of Purpose in Personal and Professional Growth

[16:00] The Impact of Government Policies on the Job Market

[20:37] The Importance of Staying Ahead of Technological Changes

[20:58] The Role of AI in Global Competition

Conclusion

The economy is moving faster than ever. AI can outwork us, but it can’t out-purpose us. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck or stuck in survival mode, waiting is no longer an option. The very pain and struggle you’ve endured may hold the blueprint for your next chapter—but only if you act. This episode is a call to position yourself now, before the next wave hits.

Links

🎧 Pursuit to Own: Opportunity Ownership – https://pursuittoown.com/ 🔗 Connect with Christopher Pitt on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-pitt-mba/ 📺 Watch Your Pain Can Provide The Blueprint To Your Success | Christopher Pitt | TEDxWilmington – YouTube Link