

Every copy of Staying Relevant includes access to downloadable PDF playbooks for each chapter — practical tools to immediately apply what you've learned.
1. The Fourth Great Disruption
2. Why This Time Feels Different (But Isn’t)
3. The Comfortable Trap of Intellectual Laziness
4. The Hidden Impact of Everything You Do
5. Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
6. Climbing Maslow’s Pyramid with AI as Your Ladder
7. The Pursuit of Excellence in an Age of Good Enough
8. The 1% Edge — Small Gains, Massive Results
9. Charting Your Course — Strategic Life Planning
10. The Growth Mindset Advantage
11. Become a Learning Machine
12. Strategic Skill Investment
13. Radical Accountability
14. Your AI Collaboration
15. Building Your Learning Operating System
16. Navigating the Transition
17. What Forward-Thinking Companies Are Doing
18. Taking Charge When Your Company Won’t
19. The 90-Day Relevance Sprint
20. The Airplane in the Desert
"This is the most actionable book on the future of work you will read this year. Vickers cuts through the AI hype and fear to deliver a stunningly simple truth: the people who thrive are the ones who commit to consistent, daily learning."
"Staying Relevant is, well, relentlessly relevant for our times! Michael Vickers cuts through the fear and hype to show how change has always fueled human progress — and how we can, and must, do the same today."
"AI isn't the threat, irrelevance is. This book shows you how to stay indispensable by creating real, human value in a world moving faster than ever."
"Michael Vickers is an exceptional communicator, and in this book he also reveals that he is an enlightened thinker. You will gain courage and clarity on what to do next in your own life and business."
"This is the first book I've read about AI that didn't make me feel anxious; it made me feel empowered! Michael provides a framework for navigating this change through compelling narratives and practical action steps."
"A timely and engaging guide to thriving in this rapidly changing world. This book reframes AI as an opportunity to amplify and embrace what makes us human. A must-read for anyone who wants to future-proof their thinking."
“Finally, a book that replaces AI doomsday predictions with a proven pattern for success. Vickers shows us that while technology changes, the rules of adaptation remain the same. Essential reading for anyone who wants not just to survive the next decade, but to thrive in it.”
“From the first few paragraphs, I found myself captured by the wisdom, insights and actions shared by Michael Vickers. It’s what we all need to not only make sense of the AI disruption BUT to flourish within this new world. Read and reap!”
“Staying Relevant is a timely and empowering read for anyone navigating today’s wave of technological change. Michael masterfully reminds us that every period of disruption carries opportunity— though it rarely feels that way at first. With a thoughtful historical perspective and an ironically human touch, he shows that we won’t just make it through this era of transformation—we’ll make it better, armed with curiosity, adaptability, and the right approach.”
“Michael Vickers is a master storyteller, and this book is Michael at his absolute best—urgent, inspiring, and impossible to put down. It will empower you to unleash your natural creativity and maximize your natural intelligence through AI.”
“If the past is prologue, a future with AI is filled with promise and possibilities. Michael Vickers has crafted a compelling read that should reduce our fear and inspire all of us to play an important part in what comes next. But we will have to up our games as humans to innovate and have greater impact. This book will show you how!”
“Michael Vickers is the definition of relevance. He’s on the cusp once again with his new book. He is masterful at teaching us how to embrace AI and let it lift us. He places AI in understandable history and helps us to see how it is predictable. This is a way to relevance in the AI future. Michael uses sound psychology and motivational techniques in his writing. It’s like having a personal coach to capture the AI wave.”

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