New Delhi, April 22 -- Warren Buffett's famous rule - "Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget Rule No. 1." - is usually read as investing advice. But in career terms, it carries a bigger lesson: do not take avoidable risks that permanently damage your earning power, judgment, reputation, or ability to adapt. Buffett's documented Berkshire principle is closely aligned with that idea: "Never risk permanent loss of capital."

That feels especially relevant now because the job market is being reshaped by AI, skill disruption, and faster cycles of obsolescence. The World Economic Forum says employers expect 39% of workers' core skills to change by 2030, while resilience, flexibility, and lifelong learning are rising in importan...