Look, let’s be real for a second. It’s 2026, and our inboxes are starting to look like robot graveyards.
Every time I open LinkedIn or check my email, I see the same "perfect" sentences and the same "helpful" advice. You can almost smell the AI on it. It’s what people are calling "AI Slop"—content that’s technically correct but has zero soul.
As entrepreneurs and creatives, we have a big problem: If your audience thinks a robot wrote your post, they’re going to tune you out. Fast.
But here’s the good news. Because everyone else is getting lazy and letting AI do 100% of the work, the fact that you are a human is actually your biggest competitive advantage.
The 80/20 Rule for Keeping Your Soul
I love AI. It helps me organize my thoughts and get over that "blank page" fear. But I never let it have the last word. I follow a simple 80/20 rule:
80% is the Machine: Let the AI do the heavy lifting. Let it do the research, create the outline, and fix your typos.
20% is the Soul: This is the part only you can provide. It’s the story about your morning workout, the annoying technical glitch you finally fixed (I’m looking at you, DNS settings), or why you’re obsessed with a specific song right now.
AI knows facts, but it doesn't have life. It hasn't felt the frustration of a failed project or the win of a creative breakthrough. That "stuff" is your edge.
The "Personal Proof" Checklist
Before you hit "publish" or "send" on anything you’ve used AI to help with, run it through this 3-point check. If you can’t say "yes" to all three, it’s not ready yet.
Does it have a "Real-Life Detail"? Did you mention something specific that happened to you in the last 48 hours? It could be as small as the coffee you’re drinking or a conversation you had. These tiny, "messy" details are like a digital fingerprint—they prove a human was here.
Is there an "Unfiltered Opinion"? AI is designed to be polite and neutral. Humans aren't. Don’t be afraid to say you hate a certain trend or that you think a "popular" tool is actually a waste of time. Your "hot takes" are what build trust.
Would I actually say this out loud? Read your draft out loud. If you find words like "delve," "leverage," or "comprehensive," delete them. If you wouldn't say it to a friend while grabbing a bite, don't put it in your newsletter.
The Bottom Line
Don't be a robot operator. Be a human who uses robots.
People don't follow Machine Minds University just for the tech tips—they follow it because of the "vibe" we’ve built together. Keep your vibe, add your stories, and let the robots handle the boring stuff.
Catch you in the next one
