I’m writing this because I’m feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI developments, and I know I’m not the only one. Every day, it seems like there’s a new AI-related skill or tool that I ‘should’ be learning. From prompt engineering to no-code tools, workflow automation, AI agents, and vibe coding, the list goes on. My social media feeds are filled with people who seem to have it all figured out, while I’m still struggling to wrap my head around the basics.
I want to dive in and explore the potential of AI, but every time I start researching one path, I discover three more, and suddenly I’m down a rabbit hole reading about things that are way over my head. Then I close my laptop feeling more confused than when I started.
What really gets to me is the nagging fear that there’s some imaginary timer ticking, and if I don’t figure this out soon, I’ll be left behind. It’s keeping me up at night, and the FOMO is extreme.
If you’re like me, without a tech background, it can be daunting to navigate the world of AI. I use ChatGPT for basic tasks like emails and brainstorming, but that’s about it. I even pay for ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro, but I feel like I’m wasting money since I barely scratch the surface of what they can do.
So, how do we break through the paralysis and start making progress? For me, it’s about finding a concrete starting point that I can sink my teeth into without feeling overwhelmed. Maybe it’s taking an online course, watching tutorials, or finding a community of like-minded individuals who are also learning.
The key is to focus on progress, not perfection. We don’t need to be experts in AI to start using it and benefiting from its potential. We just need to take that first step and be willing to learn and adapt as we go.
Thanks for reading this ramble. Sometimes, it helps just knowing we’re not alone in feeling lost.