We see it. We feel it. The talk of an economic boom, of a new “Dubai,” of unprecedented wealth. And for too many, it feels like a show you’re watching from the outside. The frustration is real. The feeling that the system is designed to keep some people winning while others are left waiting is a heavy weight to carry. It’s easy to look at the landscape and feel despair. To feel like Guyana is someone else’s project, and you’re just spectators.

But what if you’ve been looking at the map of the future all wrong?

The greatest power shift of our generation isn’t happening in any parliament building. It’s happening online. It’s happening in the global, digital economy where your talent, your voice, and your hustle are the most valuable currencies. The old game is about waiting for permission. The new game is about building your own platform.

Guyana needs builders more than it needs bystanders. And that builder is you.

Your Network is Your Net Worth. Stop looking only to Georgetown for opportunity. Look to Lagos, to London, to Bangalore, to Toronto. The world is hungry for smart, driven, creative people. Your next collaborator, your next mentor, your next client doesn’t live in your village, they live on your phone. Build a global network. Engage with experts on LinkedIn, learn a new skill from a course taught in another country, join a community of innovators solving problems you care about. Your potential is no longer limited by Guyana’s borders; it’s expanded by your Wi-Fi connection.

Solve Big Problems, Even for Free The experience you gain by doing is worth more than any starting salary. See a problem in your community? An environmental issue, an educational gap, a need for a new service? Start solving it. Build a project. Document the process. That initiative, that tangible proof of your skills and drive, is what will open doors. It shows the world you are a problem-solver, not a problem-spectator. You are building your resume in real-time, and that portfolio of real work will make you invaluable, both globally and right here at home.

The Future is Yours to Make…Right Here This isn’t about leaving Guyana. It’s about building the Guyana you want to see. By equipping yourself with global skills and a builder’s mindset, you become the most important asset this country has. You stop asking for a piece of the pie and start baking a new one altogether, one that includes everyone.

you don’t have to wait for a change in policy to change our destiny. You can start today.

· Learn a skill the world needs: coding, digital marketing, content creation, sustainable engineering.
· Reach out to someone, anywhere in the world, who is doing work you admire. Ask them one question.
· Identify one problem in your community and brainstorm one small solution.

Your hope is not naive. Your optimism is your greatest weapon. It is the fuel for the engine of change. Let’s channel our frustration into creation. Let’s build networks, build skills, and build a future where no one is left watching from the outside.

The future of Guyana won’t be found in the ground. It will be built in the minds and through the hands of its youth. Let’s get to work.