Sometimes you’ll get the win. Other times you’ll get the lesson. That’s it. Not everything turns into a highlight. Not every effort turns into a payoff. But none of it is wasted. Because lessons turn into better decisions. Better decisions turn into better execution. Better execution turns into wins. Most people quit in the lesson phase because it feels like losing. It’s not. It’s just part of the process. So this week: Try the thing. Have the conversation. Make the offer. See what happens. Adjust. Go again. Quick check-in: What’s one uncomfortable action you will commit to taking this week?

More AI usage does not automatically equal better performance. Sometimes, restraint is the skill. As AI becomes always available, intentional disengagement becomes a form of mastery. ------------- When Assistance Becomes Exhausting ------------- Many people are not resisting AI. They are tired. Tired of constant prompts. Tired of choosing tools. Tired of deciding when to ask, when to trust, and when to ignore. What began as excitement has, for some, turned into cognitive noise. This is not a rejection of technology. It is a signal that the relationship needs redesigning. Always-on assistance can fragment attention, reduce confidence, and weaken independent thinking. The next phase of AI maturity is not more usage. It is better usage. ------------- Insight 1: Cognitive Load Is the Hidden Cost of AI ------------- Every AI interaction requires decisions. What to ask. How to phrase it. Whether to trust the output. What to do next. Individually, these are small. Collectively, they add up. When AI is present in every step, thinking becomes interrupted and shallow. Deep work requires continuity. Reflection requires silence. Creativity requires space. AI can support these states, but only if it is used selectively. Otherwise, assistance becomes interference. ------------- Insight 2: Over-Reliance Weakens Confidence ------------- When AI is used as a constant crutch, people can begin to doubt their own judgment. They check instead of decide. Confirm instead of commit. This erodes confidence over time. The goal of AI is not to replace thinking, but to strengthen it. That requires moments where humans think first, then consult AI. Using AI less in critical moments can actually improve skill retention, intuition, and clarity. ------------- Insight 3: Boundaries Enable Better Partnership ------------- Healthy collaboration requires boundaries. This is true with people, and it is true with machines. Clear rules about when AI is used, and when it is not, reduce friction and fatigue. They create predictable rhythms rather than constant negotiation.

In this video, I break down the week's AI news including the new Gemini Personal Intelligence, ads and age prediction coming to ChatGPT, the annual Anthropic Economic Report and more. Enjoy!