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AI Can Take Your Job, but Don't Let It Take Your Identity
As AI starts replacing tasks and jobs, some people are going to lose their sense of self. I’ve seen this before. When I transitioned out of the military, my identity was tied to the mission. My team depended on me to execute, no matter what. Even a year of "transitioning" didn't prepare me to separate who I was from the purpose that had been drilled into me.
Saying no to the things you love and are important to you is the hardest part of midlife.
I'm in my mid-30s, starting the midlife squeeze, and it has been humbling. **My mind is constantly running between** - Being a good and reliable husband - Raising 2 kids, and being a present parent - Taking care of my own health - Helping my aging parents
So anyway, I stated Vibing.
So anyway, I stated Vibing.
Work Day After AI
“We were promised AI would eliminate the tedious work. You'd focus on what matters. More rest. Less grind. It delivered. Just not how we expected. The reality? Carl got the boot. Mike got hit with the Productivity Paradox — now doing Carl's job, his own job, and managing the AI on top of it. Carl's new grind is searching for the "emerging" role. The same technology that eliminated his role is writing his resume.”
2026 First Tme Founder Playbook
“Same playbook as the past 10 years, but with some added vibes lol”
AI Can Take Your Job, but Don't Let It Take Your Identity
As AI starts replacing tasks and jobs, some people are going to lose their sense of self. I’ve seen this before. When I transitioned out of the military, my identity was tied to the mission. My team depended on me to execute, no matter what. Even a year of "transitioning" didn't prepare me to separate who I was from the purpose that had been drilled into me.
Saying no to the things you love and are important to you is the hardest part of midlife.
I'm in my mid-30s, starting the midlife squeeze, and it has been humbling. **My mind is constantly running between** - Being a good and reliable husband - Raising 2 kids, and being a present parent - Taking care of my own health - Helping my aging parents
So anyway, I stated Vibing.
So anyway, I stated Vibing.
Work Day After AI
“We were promised AI would eliminate the tedious work. You'd focus on what matters. More rest. Less grind. It delivered. Just not how we expected. The reality? Carl got the boot. Mike got hit with the Productivity Paradox — now doing Carl's job, his own job, and managing the AI on top of it. Carl's new grind is searching for the "emerging" role. The same technology that eliminated his role is writing his resume.”
2026 First Tme Founder Playbook
“Same playbook as the past 10 years, but with some added vibes lol”
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TCM AI Hacking 101
Learn the fundamentals of penetration testing for AI/LLM-based applications.
Thinking in Visual Metaphors
Turn your ideas into visual metaphors
Brief Box
8 Week Design Course
Lenny's Podcast
A world-class masterclass in product, growth, and career strategy, delivered through deep-dive interviews and actionable tactical advice from the tech industry’s top builders.
TCM AI Hacking 101
Learn the fundamentals of penetration testing for AI/LLM-based applications.
Thinking in Visual Metaphors
Turn your ideas into visual metaphors
Brief Box
8 Week Design Course
Lenny's Podcast
A world-class masterclass in product, growth, and career strategy, delivered through deep-dive interviews and actionable tactical advice from the tech industry’s top builders.