The Anti-Robot Curriculum:5 Human Skills That Still Matter in the Algorithmic Age

The Anti-Robot Curriculum: Human Skills That Still Matter in the Algorithmic Age

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If you can’t code, write. If you can’t write, design. If you can’t design, speak. Everyone has a place in the digital revolution. — Naval Ravikant (Entrepreneur & Investor) 

This quote beautifully emphasises that you don’t have to be a tech genius to thrive online — everyone has a skill they can build on.

 

To exist in this age is to be rewritten by code. 

Digital literacy isn’t an advancement anymore; it’s the bare threshold of sentience in an algorithmic era. 

Refuse fluency, and you volunteer as a relic. A smart investment in your future, and the best part is that everyone can start, no matter where they currently stand. 

Let me help guide you on a practical journey and share a clear roadmap to gaining valuable skills in 2025. 

I remember carrying big phones simply because they looked impressive, not because I was doing anything significant with them.

From Big Phones to Big Impact

Back in 2019, just before the pandemic hit, the only “digital skill” I had was running Facebook ads — and even that was out of necessity, not passion. I did whatever it took to get visibility for my marketplace listing — and it delivered results.

I was more into big phones for the look, not realising they were tools hiding in plain sight.

Honestly, I didn’t care much about digital presence. Who gives a f*ck?!

I learned about Facebook ads because I had to survive the brutal economy. The street is so f*ckin’ strict. But something clicked. I realised how powerful it was to buy attention, validate ideas, and turn visibility into opportunity. 

While many people dismiss ads and swear by SEO, the truth is SEO alone can’t compete when others have dominated the space for 10+ years. 

You see, you’ve got to be smart and do your thing your way.

That’s why I’m here — to help you skip the guesswork and start using just a few tools to fast-track your digital growth and perhaps thank me later.

The truth is, it’s not difficult.

You need the right focus. 

I used to dislike tech tools myself, convinced they were powered by some mysterious magic I couldn’t understand. 

The biggest mistake most people make isn’t laziness or lack of resources.

It’s trying to be a generalist without ever becoming a specialist in something. 

Once I saw the power of Facebook ads or any other form of buying eyeballs, I knew I had to dive all in. 

Then came the AI wave. I didn’t wait — I joined the race.

I started learning prompt engineering through free courses on Coursera and via my RMIT Alumni privileges. 

That single decision changed everything. 

Every skill I learned added value to the next. 

I began publishing eBooks on Amazon KDP, earned royalties (not life-changing, but it felt like winning), and kept levelling up.

I used tools I had barely understood before — like Microsoft Word — and began building an e-commerce brand on Shopify. 

My first try at dropshipping failed miserably like a b*stard. But to Destiny, there’s no such thing as failure. Just skill stacking. 

And I didn’t quit. I applied the skills I had acquired and transformed that failed store into an AI-powered travel tool. It worked. Analytics confirmed it.

Digital Skills That Made Me Unstoppable

I want to share with you 5 key digital skills that will completely shift your life — skills that could potentially free not just you, but your children and their children. 

Imagine being the one who created Calendly, Uber, or Shopify. Would your family still need 9–5 jobs unless for fun? F*ck no!

Let’s break these skills down. And I’ll keep it conversational, just like we are having lunch at KFC.

1. Canva — The Gateway to Digital Creativity

Canva is so intuitive, even my tech-challenged grandma could design like a pro—and that’s exactly why it’s genius.

You don’t need to watch 12 YouTube tutorials or take a course. 

Open it, play around, and figure things out with ease. 

Before AI image tools came along, Canva saved my life. 

I used it for everything: flyers, social media posts, business proposals. If creativity lives somewhere, it’s on Canva’s dashboard, my dear reader.

2. Digital Writing — Unlock the Power of Words

Everyone writes — texts, tweets, and DMs. 

Writing is the backbone of media. Everything else is embedded in writing. Writing gets me high af! Same feeling I get when I occasionally hit some joint, talk sh!t at my friend's place. 

But writing with purpose is different. 

Writing allows you to think, solve problems, and bring ideas to life. 

I wrote letters to my past and future selves on Medium. In fact, the naughty ones aren’t even published yet. 

The 'naughty ones' have not yet been published. That particular project facilitated connections with individuals who saw value in the journey and drew their attention to my work worldwide.

Here is the dashboard, take a peek if you want to, got nothing to hide. 

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You see, analytics don’t lie. Digital writing doesn’t just build your brand — it builds your mind. Its therapeutic nature can not be overstated.

3. Video Creation — Show Up, Don’t Just Type

I love making video clips, even though I’ve slacked on publishing lately — and that’s perfectly okay. 

You don’t need to post daily to make an impact, and you don’t have to be a ‘video person’ to thrive in today’s digital economy. 

Like Naval Ravikant said, if you can’t do one thing, do another. 

Can’t film? Then write. 

Can’t write? Then the design. 

Everyone has a place in this new era — you just have to find yours.

What matters is consistency over chaos. 

Use video to tell your story, teach, or show your progress. 

I’ve seen someone who all he does is complain online, and he is making a living by just complaining. Funny huh? That’s right, folks. 

People connect better with faces than texts. If you’re scared, start small. But start.

4. E-Commerce — Monetise What You Know

Tired of your brutal 9–5? 

E-commerce might be your way out. 

It changed everything for me. 

Right now, I’m building a new project as a Nigerian in Melbourne — a revolutionary power storage solution called ePower. 

And if you’re reading this mindf*cked from the nation state, get ready, a new force is coming. Although still under construction but documenting the process challenges me to actualise it in life.

Don’t say I didn’t tell you.

We're revolutionising energy for Nigerian households—ending chronic power shortages with cutting-edge systems, expertly designed in Melbourne by our certified specialists. 

It’s big. 

And it’s rooted in skills I learned online.

5. Prompt Engineering — The Future Is Now

If you’re not using AI tools like ChatGPT and others to build, you’re leaving money and impact on the table. 

Most people are still using AI like Google. 

Don’t be like most people. 

Prompt engineering is what helped me launch my SaaS company and build tools that are now being used by hundreds of people.

I’ve written a playbook about it, and it’s deemed useful, not because I’m special, but because I used the tools correctly.

What You Need: A Personal Project

A big phone or a fancy laptop won’t get you anywhere unless you have a project that activates your mind and sharpens your skills. 

It could be anything — writing to your future self, starting a podcast, launching a store. 

Your brain can’t focus on two things at once. Feed it one goal and watch it grow.

The Truth No One Tells You

No digital skill is wasted. However, I’m beginning to believe that some conventional knowledge, like following a school curriculum, can be a complete waste of time and resources.

My failed dropshipping store taught me web design, analytics, AI integration, customer experience, and more. 

Now, I leverage those skills to design high-impact websites for my projects and discerning clients.

Established 33 meta communities, each integrated with my Amazon storefront.

Don’t give up because your first project failed. 

Pivot. 

Adjust. 

Learn.

Document.

You don’t have to master everything at once. 

Just start. 

One tool. 

One project. 

One outcome. That’s how you win.

To this end,

If you’ve made it this far, then trust me — you’re already ahead of the curve.

I don’t care where you start. 

Just don’t stay stuck. 

Choose a skill. 

Create a small project. 

Be consistent. And above all, stop thinking your device makes you digitally skilled. Your project does.

I’ll be watching what you build next.

Thank you for reading this letter.

See you soon,

— Destiny