Why most people are using AI completely wrong (and what to do about it)

Here's the truth: you're probably still at beginner level. And no disrespect, but most people are.

🚀 We're Living Through the Most Exciting Moment in History (No, Really)

Look, I get it. There's a lot of scaremongering out there about AI. People saying you're going to lose your job, robots are taking over, all that doom and gloom stuff. And yeah, we should be careful about it.

But here's what I want you to understand: we're at a pivotal moment in time right now. This is probably the biggest technological shift since the wheel was invented. I'm not exaggerating.

Think about it. Every generation after us is going to grow up with AI like we grew up with cars. It's going to be completely normal to them. But right now? Right now, we're the ones shaping it. We're transforming how this technology works and how it integrates into our lives.

The Harsh Reality Check: You're Probably Using AI All Wrong

So, where do you think you fall on the AI skills spectrum? Beginner? Intermediate? Advanced?

Most people I talk to say they're somewhere between beginner and intermediate. They use ChatGPT daily, maybe they've trained it to understand their voice, they've bookmarked some prompts. They feel pretty good about their AI game.

But here's what's actually happening: you're using AI like a fancy search engine. Questions and answers. Back and forth. One tool at a time.

Someone told me the other day, "I've put a lot of work into my AI. I've trained it the way I want." And when I looked at what they'd done, I had to break the news: they'd trained it completely wrong. All that work, and it wasn't even helping them properly.

⚙️ The Real AI Power Move: Symbiotic Automation

Here's what separates beginners from people who are actually leveraging AI: automation and integration.

Most people use their AI tools individually. They'll use ChatGPT for one thing, then manually copy stuff over to Midjourney for graphics, then maybe use Claude for something else. All separate. All manual.

That's what I'm talking about. That's the next level.

It's not about using 50 different AI programs and thinking that makes you advanced. I've used about 50 different AI tools myself, but that doesn't make me skilled. What makes you skilled is understanding how to make these tools work together in a close, symbiotic, automated workflow.

Why You Should Actually Pay to Learn This Stuff

Now, here's where I'm going to say something that might surprise you. Most of the training we do is completely free. We give away premium content all the time. And you know what happens?

People think, "Oh, I'll do that workshop next week." And then they never do it. Because they didn't pay for it, so there's no skin in the game.

And this AI stuff? This is going to help your business. This is going to free up your life. This is worth investing in, both financially and with your time.

The Real Question: What Do You Want AI to Do For You?

Let's rewind for a second and think about the fundamental question: what's the one reason you want to use AI?

If you said "save time," you're on the right track. But let me dig deeper. What does saving time actually mean?

It means freeing up your life.

Let's get our priorities straight here. You're not alive just to do work. You're alive to make a difference in people's lives, and you've got to look after yourself too.

And the same goes for you. If you're not using this technology, if you're trying to do everything yourself, if you're not optimizing how AI can work for you, you're probably going to burn out. Simple as that.

It's Not Just About Quantity (Though That Helps)

Now, don't get me wrong. AI doesn't have to just be about producing more content faster. It's also about improving quality.

For all you perfectionists out there (you know who you are), AI can actually help with that pixel-perfect tendency too. Spent 10 hours tweaking your webpage and don't know when to stop? Take a screenshot, throw it into AI, and ask: "Is this good enough? Have I spent too much time on this?"

Permission to stop obsessing? That's valuable, right?

⏰ The Opportunity Window Is Closing

Here's what you need to understand: this opportunity window won't stay open forever. Right now, AI is developing at a blistering pace. Companies want people who understand this technology. Clients want creators who can leverage it properly.

But everyone who comes after you is going to have grown up with this stuff. They'll have been using AI since they were kids. They won't remember a time without it.

But only if you actually commit to learning how to use it properly. Not just as a search engine. Not just for basic questions and answers. But as a genuine business tool that can automate workflows, create content, analyze data, and free up your time to focus on what actually matters.

What's Your Next Move?

So, where does that leave you? Hopefully thinking about your AI skills differently. Hopefully realizing that there's so much more you could be doing with these tools.

The question isn't whether AI is here to stay. It absolutely is. The question is whether you're going to be someone who uses it to its full potential or someone who's still manually copying and pasting between different tools in five years' time.

Your choice. But I know which one I'd pick.

The future of AI isn't coming. It's already here. The only question is whether you're going to catch up or get left behind.