So you’re telling me that I can come up with ideas, tell it to my computer, and poof… it will give me a fully written article with perfectly articulated ideas.
That’s what most of us think about AI.
And unfortunately, a lot of people are using AI like that. The other day I was talking to a friend who’s a physiotherapist. He said, “I used ChatGPT to write a bunch of social media posts and I’m ready to publish them.”
He asked for tips on writing content with AI. I said, “I basically use AI for everything digital except writing content.“
That’s because every other person is already using ChatGPT for their content. So what does that say about you if you also use it?
A dime a dozen.
The AI Writing Curve
Here’s what happened to me in the last few years with AI and writing, in simple terms:
Here’s all you need to know now: I used ChatGPT to create the visual above. I also used it to create an outline for this article.
But I’m writing this myself.
Is AI bad at writing? Not really. It’s actually quite good.
But what I’m doing here is not writing. This is something I only realized recently.
Writing is thinking. Writing is art.
Over the last year, I’ve travelled a lot and met a lot of people. When they ask what you do, I always say I’m a writer.
It often sparks a conversation about books, philosophy, reading, and the craft of writing.
Several people have told me that as a writer, “you’re an artist.”
I have to be 100% honest with you. I never saw myself as an artist. Me? Art? I don’t think so.
I’m a simple dude who grew up in a little town and doesn’t do anything special. I just love reading, thinking, and putting my thoughts into words.
Because when I write, I’m thinking. Writing is really a selfish pursuit. I can’t help but write.
And that’s the key. Writing is thinking.
Every time I sit down to write something like this, I feel like I’m progressing mentally, and I feel energized. I just feel good when I write.
And the funny thing is that no one is reading this as I’m writing this in the moment. It’s just fun to write. Of course, it’s even more fun if people actually read it. But it all starts with joy in the process.
The business of writing is not in AI, it’s in the art and craft
With the impending takeover of AI in the world, many knowledge workers and creators are questioning their future.
What will my career look like in the future?
I think the key to success lies in focusing on what makes us human, which is human connection.
Why do we like to read one author and dislike the other? It’s because we can connect on a deep emotional level with the author we like.
It’s the same with any other type of art, like movies or music. Why do I enjoy listening to Nipsey Hussle? Why do I like Brad Pitt movies? Because I like some things about their character and overall style. I don’t have to like every part of them. But I like how they carry themselves.
And above all, I think they are great at their craft. I love seeing people in their element. It gives me inspiration to get better at what I do too.
So will we outsource everything to AI? I don’t think so. We’re still human. We like art, craft, and intellectual stimulation.
That’s why I’m back to writing every day.
Struggling daily. And loving it daily.
Returning to writing myself was hard at first. I felt rusty and even a bit lazy. As in, “Why would I sit down to write something if AI can do it for me?”
But quickly, I remembered why I fell in love with writing in the first place. Each session pushed my mental boundaries, challenged my assumptions, and reignited my creativity.
Because at the end of the day, writing isn’t just about publishing, it’s about sharpening the mind and creating something deeply human.
It’s tough. But that’s exactly why I love it.
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