Late 2023 I was in a low place: low energy, low optimism, no clear direction. I was functioning on paper, but internally I felt off-track. Then I heard a line that changed how I saw everything:
“AI won’t replace you; people who know how to use AI will.” Something clicked — not “I’m doomed,” but “maybe there’s a way forward if I learn this properly.” So I went back to basics (YouTube, beginner explainers), then added structure: small courses first → deeper ones (the AI Advantage Bootcamp has been a big part of that). Step by step, I started applying AI daily to think more clearly, create, learn, and get unstuck — without outsourcing the human part. Image context: For me this symbolizes “start small, stay consistent.” Question for the group: where are you with AI right now — curious, resistant, overwhelmed, or ready?

“The AI isn’t magic. You are the magic. AI just helps you move faster.” That line connected a dot for me. AI isn’t magic. We are the magic. My shift was implementation. One thing that genuinely helped me move forward was finding a real passion for learning AI as a way to serve—suddenly I had optimism, a mission, and momentum again. Then I stopped “using AI sometimes” and started operating with a system. To make this useful for this community, here are 3 assets you can copy/paste (these are the building blocks behind my Post 2). --- Asset 1 — The “Stuck → Decision Framework” Prompt (copy/paste) You are my decision assistant. Help me decide fast, with standards. Ask me up to 7 clarifying questions (only what’s necessary). Summarize my situation in 5 bullets: goal, constraints (time/cash/energy/ethics), risks, unknowns, success criteria. Give me 3 options. For each option: Pros / cons Trade-offs What I’m saying “no” to Worst-case and how to reduce it Recommend one option based on my constraints. Give me the next smallest step I can do in under 30 minutes to reduce uncertainty. My input:
Decision: [one sentence]
Context: [3–6 bullets]
Constraints: [time, cash, energy, deadlines, non-negotiables] --- Asset 2 — The “Messy Thinking → One-Page Brief + Weekly Plan” Template When my thinking is messy, I force it into one page. One-Page Brief (fill-in): Goal (one sentence): Who this is for (specific): What “done” looks like (measurable): Constraints (time/cash/energy/ethics): What I will NOT do (boundaries): Key message / angle (one sentence): Proof I can use (facts, examples, receipts): Risks / failure points: Next 3 actions (small, concrete): Weekly Plan (10 minutes): 3 outcomes I want by Sunday: 5 tasks that produce those outcomes: 1 “minimum viable win” if energy is low: 1 task to delete or postpone (trade-off): --- Asset 3 — Voice Mode “Brain Dump → Calm, Firm Email” Protocol (especially for customer care) I use voice mode when emotions are high, then I let AI turn it into clarity before I reply.

By now, you probably know what needs to change. The habits. The boundaries. The decisions you’ve been avoiding. Clarity isn’t the issue. What stops most people is this moment right after clarity...when the new standard requires uncomfortable action. Saying no when you used to say yes. Letting go of what worked before. Acting without reassurance or permission. Growth doesn’t stall because people don’t know what to do. It stalls because doing it means outgrowing a familiar version of yourself. That’s the real work. Not learning more. But honoring what you already know. So here’s the question for today: What’s one decision you’ve been clear on… but haven’t acted on yet?

Most people set goals and immediately ask, “How do I make this happen?” That’s not the wrong question. It’s just incomplete. The more important question is, “Who do I need to become to live at this level consistently?” Because the habits, standards, and identity that got you here might not be enough to take you where you want to go next. And that’s not a flaw. That’s how growth works. Goals don’t change your life by themselves. Who you become while pursuing them does. When you raise your standards, upgrade your identity, and start operating from that place, the right actions become obvious. The discipline feels different. The results stop feeling forced. So before you stack more strategies on your plate, pause and ask yourself: Who do I need to become this year to make my goals inevitable? Drop it in the comments.

First off I just want to say THANK YOU for trusting Tony and me to guide you through this AI Advantage journey. Day 1 was about frameworks, mindset, and strategy — because before you can run with the right here, babytools, you have to understand how to think about them. Some of you came in brand new. Some consider yourselves experts. But the truth is, most are somewhere in between — dabbling or using it regularly but knowing there is another level. That’s exactly who this event was built for. We don’t just want to give you what you want — it’s our job to also give you what you need. That was our main goal and obsession for today…Because without the right mindset and framing, a thousand tools won’t move the needle. Tomorrow, we go more tactical. You’ll discover how to use AI to scale your brand, multiply your marketing, and buy back your time — faster than you ever thought possible. Thank you for being such an awesome group of humans… Tomorrow’s gonna be really special a second… Arthur Brooks in the morning is gonna blow your mind… If you don’t know who he is, you’ll be surely glad that you do after tomorrow Sabrina Romanov change the way you look at building a Brand forever… and Marc Benioff and Tony I simply gonna make you think bigger when you see where the future is going… So whatever it takes… be there tomorrow. Day 2 is where the lightbulb goes off 💡 Let’s go, Dean