Productivity like a Pro! Why AI Won’t Fix Your Productivity Problems
Sep 10, 2025
Discover how AI impacts productivity and the importance of structure when using these tools. The conversation warns against oversimplifying productivity challenges while navigating the complexities of emerging technologies. It emphasizes understanding tasks deeply instead of relying on AI shortcuts, critiquing the current limitations of AI. Instead of mastering complex AI prompts, busy professionals are encouraged to focus on leveraging existing tools and managing information effectively for better results.
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Early AI Note-Taking Failure
- Tom describes early hype around Mem as an AI note tool that failed to replace structure.
- He compares AI to an assistant that cannot help without context and structure.
Complexity Resists Shortcuts
- Paco argues humans always chase a fantasy of doing nothing and achieving everything.
- He warns complexity remains and shortcuts via AI cannot remove the need for work and basics.
Map Workflows Before Automating
- Understand and map your workflows before you automate or hire to avoid costly failures.
- Optimize individual process steps after you know exactly what needs outsourcing or automation.