Why the AI Shift Has Nothing to Do with Efficiency
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The Real Advantage Is Using AI Before You Decide, Not After Most of the AI conversation right now is about speed, getting through the work you’ve already decided to do in less time. For solo operators and consultants, that’s useful but it’s solving a small problem. The harder question is whether you’re pointed in the right direction before you start. AI can help with that too, but almost nobody uses it that way. This article breaks down what changes when you bring AI into your decisions before you make them, with examples from pricing, client selection, service design, and positioning.