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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
Life has been lifing in the past 2.5 months
Between personal travel, demanding workload, and multiple Veterinary ER and specialist visits because Nala, one of our dogs, had heart cancer out of the blue.
We ultimately lost her, and the entire ordeal was rough, but I'm grateful that we got the chance to cherish the moments she had left.
So, I haven't been able to keep up with AI, connect with folks or create content to say the least.
But we did do a family project the past 2 weekends, where we built a tree fort! It's been a while since we've done any home improvement projects, so I forgot how great it feels to work with your hands.
And no, this isn't a plug for my career pivot to building tree forts just yet lol
I'm looking forward to using it as an office during the Seattle summer, but more importantly making some core memories with our kiddos and our remaining dog, Kaizer.
Built with AI, a business or an expensive hobby
“Inspired by Gregory Kennedy's post ”
Compute as Comp
Compute as Comp
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
Life has been lifing in the past 2.5 months
Between personal travel, demanding workload, and multiple Veterinary ER and specialist visits because Nala, one of our dogs, had heart cancer out of the blue.
We ultimately lost her, and the entire ordeal was rough, but I'm grateful that we got the chance to cherish the moments she had left.
So, I haven't been able to keep up with AI, connect with folks or create content to say the least.
But we did do a family project the past 2 weekends, where we built a tree fort! It's been a while since we've done any home improvement projects, so I forgot how great it feels to work with your hands.
And no, this isn't a plug for my career pivot to building tree forts just yet lol
I'm looking forward to using it as an office during the Seattle summer, but more importantly making some core memories with our kiddos and our remaining dog, Kaizer.
Built with AI, a business or an expensive hobby
“Inspired by Gregory Kennedy's post ”
Compute as Comp
Compute as Comp
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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.