The 90-Day Rule: Kill Tools That Haven't Earned Their Keep

Paying for eight different AI tools but only using two of them? Feeling guilty every time you see those subscription charges hit your credit card?

You're not alone - and you're not broken. You're experiencing what I call "AI ADHD": Tech Overwhelm masquerading as opportunity.

In this Saturday Short, I walk you through the exact 4-step audit I use with my clients to eliminate the subscriptions stealing their time, money, and mental energy. You'll learn how to identify the one AI tool that actually matters for your business, and more importantly, how to transform it from a generic assistant into a strategic digital teammate who knows your business inside and out.

In This Episode:

• Why "AI ADHD" is costing you more than money (and how to break the cycle)
• The 4-step tool audit that reveals exactly which subscriptions to kill
• How to identify your single anchor tool - and why depth beats breadth every time
• The critical difference between having AI tools and having an AI teammate
• A real case study: How one consultant eliminated overwhelm and built a streamlined system

This episode is for you if:

• You have more than 5 AI subscriptions but can't remember the last time you used half of them
• You feel guilty about "wasting money" on tools you meant to explore
• You're constantly switching between platforms and losing focus
• You want a clear, actionable plan to simplify your tech stack TODAY

Resources Mentioned

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The AI Overload

02:13 The Real Cost of Too Many Tools

03:39 The Four-Step Process to Simplify Your AI Stack

05:45 Transforming Your AI Tool into a Teammate

08:31 Action Steps and Resources

09:43 Conclusion and Next Steps

Show Notes & Transcript: https://theaihat.com/the-single-ai-tool-you-need-and-the-5-that-are-stealing-your-time/

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