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On becoming an AI baddie
I started a new job about 2 months ago, and in my second week I found myself in a conversation with 3 new coworkers talking about AI and automation and all the ways they use it.
It was one of the most stressful moments of that week because they were using A LOT of words I didn’t know and referencing a bunch of concepts I had never heard of before.
And then I had a very classic: “How the hell did I even get this job?” moment.
But it was also the moment I realized I had a ton to learn on the whole AI/automation front….because this stuff has real implications for how we work now and in the future.
If you pay attention to AI at all, it feels like you can’t keep up. Like it’s literally impossible to know what’s going on.
This tweet says it all I fear:
Here’s what I’ve realized after actually trying to learn this stuff over the past couple months:
If you’ve even heard of or tried a few of these tools (and you step outside of the tech bubble for a second) you’ll realize you’re actually way ahead of most people. For now.
And if you’re someone who’s trying to ✨do stuff✨ with AI, I think it all comes back to the hottest thing you can do:
Learn and be curious.
How I looked at my Slack when I saw my job’s AI fluency rubric for the first time
Being “good at AI” has way less to do with knowing tools and way more to do with how you think.
If you’re a good communicator, if you can explain what you want, if you’re willing to iterate and not expect perfection on the first try, you’re probably going to be good at this.
It’s about learning. Always has been.
Which in part is also the answer to the stress.
You don’t need to keep up with everything. You just need to not opt out.
So here’s my take on the future of work: Rizz is the new moat.
In the age of AI, I don’t think people are gonna hire you because you ✨ know stuff ✨
It’s going to be because you’re curious, want to learn, you’re adaptable, and maybe even because you’re fun to be around 💅
All of these things mattered before, but I think they’ll matter now more than ever.
So let’s get to learning, baddies!!! Learning how to use AI in a way that feels empowering!!!
Trying is hot and caring is cool.
And also… realistically, no one knows exactly where this is all going.
So we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.
Feedback from the boss on my first ever thing I built with Cursor💅
Speaking of hiring…
When I was at Workweek (a media company behind a bunch of B2B newsletters), I met Hebba, their HR queen, who writes an amazing newsletter about all things HR.
A word from her below 👇
The best HR advice comes from people who’ve been in the trenches.
That’s what this newsletter delivers.
I Hate it Here is your insider’s guide to surviving and thriving in HR, from someone who’s been there. It’s not about theory or buzzwords — it’s about practical, real-world advice for navigating everything from tricky managers to messy policies.
Every newsletter is written by Hebba Youssef — a Chief People Officer who’s seen it all and is here to share what actually works (and what doesn’t). We’re talking real talk, real strategies, and real support — all with a side of humor to keep you sane.
Because HR shouldn’t feel like a thankless job. And you shouldn’t feel alone in it.
This is your weekly reminder to take a no stimuli hot girl walk!!
Take a walk outside (30 mins to 1 hour for best results)
No music, no podcast, no yapping with a friend
Just some quiet time to think about everything: you, your goals, your dreams, etc
You’ll probably feel a lot more creative and free afterwards 🏃♀️
Flow state: You’re in the zone!! Being completely locked in, focused, and the task feels effortless and completely immersive.
This tends to happen during creative tasks, physical activity, or even work sometimes. The key is the action feels enjoyable and not forced (like having drinks and dinner with the girls).
