The 5 Rules for Using AI in your Career

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I’ve used AI for over 1,000 hours to grow my career, build a brand, and scale this podcast. In this episode, I’m sharing five rules to help you use AI the right way. Whether you're writing a resume, preparing for a big meeting, or trying to get promoted faster, AI can help, but only if you know how to use it well. This is your no-hype playbook for making AI a real advantage in your career.

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Timestamps

00:56 - Storytime: I built something cool with Artificial Intelligence.
04:18 - Rule 1: Mastery Creates Separation: Why using AI everyday is the fastest way to get ahead.
05:43 - Rule 2: AI Isn’t Your Crutch: How to avoid letting AI weaken your instincts or critical thinking.
07:05 - Rule 3: Blind Trust is Bad: AI makes mistakes. Learn to question the results and double-check everything.
08:21 - Rule 4: Bad Inputs = Bad Outputs: I walk through the four things every great prompt should include.
10:11 - Rule 5: Stay in Your Strength Zone: Use AI to eliminate the boring stuff and stay focused on what makes you great.
12:27 - Career and Leadership Use Cases: Real-world examples of using AI to write resumes, negotiate salary, prep for meetings, and coach better.
18:32 - Challenge for Listeners: Pick one task this week and run it through AI. Compare before and after. Was it more efficient? Did it help?

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Chapters

1. The 5 Rules for Using AI in your Career (00:00:00)

2. Story Time (00:00:56)

3. Rule 1: Mastery Creates Separation (00:04:17)

4. Rule 2: AI Isn’t Your Crutch (00:05:43)

5. Rule 3: Blind Trust is Bad (00:07:05)

6. Rule 4: Bad Inputs = Bad Outputs (00:08:21)

7. Rule 5: Stay in Your Strength Zone (00:10:11)

8. Career and Leadership Use Cases (00:12:27)

9. Challenge For Listeners (00:18:32)

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