Compound Leverage

Issue #009

Last week, I read an interesting Forbes article. It said 77% of employees feel overworked due to new AI tools. Meanwhile, execs see AI as a way to cut work and boost revenue.

We have a big disconnect between the dreams and the reality of AI.

There's a gap between the number of AI tools and their benefits. It's like buying a Swiss Army knife when you only need a can opener.

This disconnect isn't just numbers. It's real people struggling because they are getting burned out.

Take this DM I got from a startup SaaS founder: "We just don’t know where to begin. I don’t know where to start, but I must do something because everyone else is. Now, we're frozen. Do you have any advice!"

Sound familiar?

The problem isn't AI. It's how we choose and use these tools.

Most people do this:

• Buy every shiny new AI tool

• Create complex workflows

• Hope it all works out

(Spoiler: It rarely does)

Here's what you should do:

• Ask three key questions

• Pick tools that truly help

• Speed up your work, not slow it down

The three magic questions:

1. How will this tool help my goals?

2. What's the goal's measurable impact?

3. Why pick this tool over others?

Let's see how this works.

Take Zapier. It is a great tool, but complex flows can be a trap:

• They rely on other tools

• Force big process changes

• Cost more than you think

• Break when one step fails

Before building that 20-step Zap, run it through our 3-step check.

By focusing on impact, you balance forward thinking and AI hype.

Why does this work?

• Links AI use to real impact

• Stops hype-driven choices

• Builds lasting productivity

It makes you think long-term, not just quick fixes.

Start using this today:

• Apply these steps to all AI tool choices

• Think about your team's skills

• Watch out for worker stress

Remember: 71% of workers feel burned out by AI demands. Our fix helps you pick tools that help, not hurt.

Your next move is to examine your AI tool choices from a strategic goal lens.

Are you fixing symptoms or root causes?

Key takeaway: If you can't answer the three questions, don't use the AI tool because it's trendy.

Think about this and adjust accordingly.

Taking away manual steps that impact on the things that matter.

Marvin

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