Acknowledging It Upfront: Did AI Help Me Build This Site?
Yes. It did.
But not in the way you might think.
Every thought, belief, story, and strategy you’ll find on this site came from me. The convictions I hold about corporate life, the observations I’ve made over nearly a decade of working in it, and the advice I’ve given to my colleagues, friends, and family — that’s all mine. AI didn’t invent those experiences. It didn’t generate the point of view that powers Executive Function.
What AI did help me do was refine.
It helped me organize my thoughts. Hone my voice. Trim the fat. Test phrasing. Move faster. In the same way someone might work with a brilliant editor, strategist, or writing partner to polish a manuscript or tighten a brand message, I used AI to mirror my ideas back to me and help bring clarity to the chaos.
And I believe this kind of collaboration is only going to become more common — in fact, it already is.
We’re at a moment where people who learn how to effectively use tools like AI will be the ones shaping the future of work. I heard a TikToker say it best (and I wish I remembered who to credit — if it was you, thank you):
AI isn’t going to steal your job. But someone who knows how to use AI will.
To be clear — I’m not blindly worshipping the technology. It has flaws. It raises questions. And there are very real conversations to be had about ethics, accuracy, and how to use it responsibly. But refusing to engage with AI out of fear or moral superiority doesn’t make you noble. It makes you less equipped to adapt to the world we’re already living in.
I’m not a developer. I didn’t code this site from scratch or build custom tools using GPT APIs. I used platforms that make it easier than ever to bring an idea to life — and I used AI the same way I’d use any other modern tool. With intention. With boundaries. And with full ownership of the outcome.
This site exists because I had something to say.
AI just helped me say it better, faster, and more clearly.
And I’d do it again.
Action Required:
If you’ve been avoiding AI out of fear, frustration, or principle — that’s valid. But it’s worth asking yourself:
Is my resistance rooted in ethics… or in discomfort with a new tool I don’t fully understand?
Would I judge a hammer for being used poorly — or the person holding it?
What opportunities might I be missing because I’m conflating bad usage with bad technology?
This isn’t about selling your soul to the algorithm. It’s about staying sharp in a world that’s already moving forward — with or without your permission.
Try this:
Pick one task you already do well. Use AI to support it — not replace it — and evaluate the results with a critical but open mind.
You don’t have to love it. But refusing to understand it doesn’t make you principled. It just makes you less prepared.
