Stop Waiting for AI to Get Easier
The people getting ahead aren't the most technical they're just not afraid to start
Every time a new AI model drops, I hear some version of the same thing:
"This is all moving too fast. I'll jump in when things are more stable."
I get it. I really do.
But here's what I've been noticing lately.
AI isn't replacing people. People who learn faster with AI are replacing the ones who don't.
And that's not some hot take or hype cycle talking. It's just what's happening.
The people getting ahead right now? They're not the most technical. They're not the ones with computer science degrees or 10 years of coding experience.
They're just the ones who aren't afraid to mess around and figure it out.
You don't have to out-code anyone. You just have to out-learn your past self.
Here's What I Think Is Really Happening
Let me be honest about something.
You don't need to be an AI expert. You don't need to build custom GPTs or train models or spend your weekends watching YouTube tutorials.
You need one thing:
A learning loop.
That's it.
If you're spending 30 minutes a day using these tools to test a better prompt, improve how you do something at work, or just learn something new that makes you better at what you already do...
You're already moving faster than most people.
The real threat isn't AI taking your job. It's someone else who's not scared to ask better questions.
I see a lot of people still sitting on the sidelines.
Some think AI will "steal" their value. Others think ignoring it will somehow protect them.
But here's the thing:
You don't protect your value by avoiding AI. You protect it by using it to get better at what you already do.
Remember when Photoshop came out? Designers who learned it didn't lose their jobs. They became the new standard.
Same energy here.
The people who mess with AI every day aren't just faster. They're sharper. They're not guessing anymore. They're learning as they go.
What This Actually Looks Like
You want to know how to spot someone who's figured this out?
They talk differently.
They'll say things like:
"I restructured that prompt to teach the model how to think through this"
"I tested this across Claude and GPT to see which one gives me a better output"
Now the last one is technical and more advanced but nonetheless it is doable … I digress
You won't see it in their LinkedIn bio. But you'll see it in how they work.
That's what speed really is. Not chaos. Not rushing around.
Just:
learn something → try it → see what happens → adjust → repeat.
So what does this actually look like day-to-day?
Let me show you four ways I've seen people start building this kind of momentum. None of this is complicated. You just have to start somewhere.
Try This: The 30-Minute Reality Check
Pick something real from your work.
A pitch you're working on. An email that always takes forever to write. Some process that's clunky but you just deal with it.
Now ask yourself: "If I handed this to someone who really knows their way around AI, how would they approach it differently?"
Set a timer for 30 minutes.
Don't just ask for the first answer. Push back. Ask why. Ask what else. Ask what you're missing.
Write down one thing you learned. Not just what you produced what you learned.
You're not just fixing one thing. You're building a different way of thinking about problems.
Try This: Turn AI Into Your Study Buddy
This one's been a game-changer for me.
Instead of reading 15 blog posts about something you want to understand, try this approach:
You are my study partner.
I want to learn [whatever you're trying to figure out]. Give me a breakdown that makes sense. Quiz me on it.
Then walk me through how I could actually use this in the next few days.
Keep checking that I'm following along before we move to the next thing.It's like having a tutor who doesn't get impatient and actually cares if you understand.
Try This: Check Your Own Progress
Here's how you know you're not just playing around anymore:
When you find yourself naturally doing stuff like:
Rewriting prompts 3 or 4 times until they work the way you want
Comparing how different AI tools handle the same request
Thinking "how could I automate this completely?" instead of just "how do I get AI to do this once?"
If you're doing any of that without thinking about it? You're not behind. You're ahead of most people.
Try This: Make It Social
If you've got people you work with or just friends who are into this stuff try starting a weekly thing.
45 minutes. Everyone brings one thing they tried with AI that week.
Share what worked. Share what was a total mess. Share what surprised you.
Then pick one idea and see if you can make it better together.
No presentations. No formal anything. Just: "Hey, look at this weird thing that happened."
It's not just learning. It's building the kind of culture where people aren't afraid to experiment.
The Real Advantage
Look, the advantage isn't having the best tools or knowing the most about AI.
It's how fast you can go from "that didn't work" to "let me try this instead."
You don't need to know everything. You just need to be willing to try something, see what happens, and adjust.
AI doesn't care if you're perfect. It rewards people who keep moving.
So if you're still waiting for things to settle down before you jump in?
I get it. But it's not slowing down.
The good news? You don't have to wait.
AI isn't your competition. It's your research partner, your brainstorming buddy, your way to test ideas faster than you ever could before.
Start working with it, not around it.
You're not too late. But you do need to start moving.
Your move: Pick one of those four things above. Try it this week. See what happens.
Don't overthink it. Just start somewhere.