We Need to Be Our Own Asset Managers

We need to be our own asset managers.

(Charles Handy, The Age of Unreason)

For decades, many of us followed a simple equation:
Get a good job. Stick with it. Work hard. Retire securely.

But as Professor Charles Handy observed, that formula no longer guarantees stability.
Not because we became less capable — but because the system became less predictable.

The Reality Today:

Even highly qualified professionals — accountants, analysts, planners, consultants — face uncertainty from all directions:

• 🏛 Policy shifts can disrupt your sector overnight.

• 🤖 AI tools can replace years of technical experience.

• 📉 Demographic changes can reduce demand for your expertise.

None of this is personal. But it is real.

Enter the Portfolio Career

A growing number of professionals are exploring a new model — a Portfolio Career — where your identity isn’t tied to one title, but built on multiple roles, skills, and income sources.

You may still love your profession. You might not want to change it.
But building a second pillar isn’t betrayal — it’s protection.

Every income stream is more than money.
It’s risk diversification for your career.

Why It Matters

Whether you're in your 30s or 50s, this isn’t about abandoning your job.
It’s about building a system — before the system changes on you.