Today there’s so much talk about AI and its disruption and how it will upend industries and jobs across the globe.
And fear has grown as a result.
And why shouldn’t we be fearful? The future is unknown, and when you add something like artificial intelligence to the unknown, it becomes very, very uncomfortable.
But I want to offer you something today: a new mindset. A new way to see your life, your career, and your future…Even in the middle of AI’s emergence, growth and uncertainty.
When Faith Meets Fear
Although I grew up in a Christian church, I was not religious. By the time I got to college, I turned my back on the whole idea of God. I just believed what I could see. And I trusted myself to go out into the world and succeed.
But life has a vote. And no matter how hard you try to stay in control, it doesn’t always go according to your plan.
Life throws in distractions, challenges, and hardships.
And this happens while you are trying to figure out who you are, what you want to be, who you want to love, what career you want to grow, and how to build a life worth living.
It’s not for the faint of heart.
And yet, here we all are. Trying our best.
AI is just another thing….and a big one….to throw in the mix.
AI and the Illusion of Control
If we’re not careful, we could let fear, depression, and anxiety take the wheel. I mean, what control do we have?
A lot.
Let’s get back to the faith thing.
I’m in my 5th decade here and I can tell you with absolute certainty that life is so much easier….so much more delightful and even magical when you stop resisting (fear) and start believing in a world that is supporting you (faith).
Every time I’ve found myself in a dark place – overwhelmed by debt, heartbroken in love, confused about my career – I realized something: I had taken back the reins and was trying to figure it out all by myself.
When I catch this and make the shift from controlling to letting go – from fear to faith – my life changes for the better. Every. Single. Time.
Use the Tools to Empower You
Yes, AI is going to disrupt life as we know it.
Instead of letting fear grip you, use this as an opportunity to learn. Be Curious!
Set aside time each week to play with AI. (Yes, I said play!) Friday afternoons are great for this, as are Saturday mornings.
The more you play, the more you will see the possibilities. And the more you will push fear away.
We can’t stop the growth of AI. So why try to resist it? Instead use it to empower you.
- Get on a better health plan of diet and exercise
- Discover new books to read
- Create weekly grocery lists and new recipes
- Plan date nights with your partner
- Brainstorm new career paths based on your gifts and experience
- Create ideas of new businesses or streams of income for you and your family
- Create a financial plan outline for your retirement
- Create a savings plan
- Brainstorm vacation ideas
The opportunities are endless.
And faith (and dare I say excitement?) can replace the fear.
Mindset Is Everything
If you’re stressed, anxious, frustrated or angry about where your career, money and life is currently, it’s time to stop and look within:
- What are you holding onto because of fear?
- What stories are you telling yourself that keep you small?
- What are you resisting that might actually be trying to help you grow?
Faith is a mindset. So is fear.
One keeps you stuck. The other sets you free.
Ask:
For the strength to let the fear go.
To believe that life is happening for you, not to you.
And give you the desire and strength to take action. Because nothing will happen until you do.
It’s safe to believe in the future that’s waiting for you. Trust the path—even if you can’t see it yet.
You can Emerge Positive.
Positively,
deanne
