March 2026

#216 Why “That Job Hasn’t Been Invented Yet” Can Keep Kids Stuck Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:48 Don’t worry. The job you’ll end up doing probably hasn’t even been invented yet. That’s another of these phrases that adults say to be reassuring. It’s meant to reduce pressure. It comes from a good place. It’s meant to […]

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#216 Why “That Job Hasn’t Been Invented Yet” Can Keep Kids Stuck

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In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most well-intentioned but counterproductive phrases adults often say to young people: “The job you’ll end up doing hasn’t even been invented yet.” Drawing on her work with 15–25-year-olds and their families, Lisa explains why this advice can unintentionally create paralysis rather than progress. She reframes

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