Happy Friday Reader!

Sometimes, an event and the conversations around it stay with you long after it’s over—you just know it was a good one.

That’s exactly how I felt last week after tuning into the Leading with AI Charter Summit in New York ​

And yes, I was up at 5 AM for it (thank you, perimenopause insomnia! 😅).

But honestly? Worth it.

I was planning to give you a neat little summary of my takeaways, but instead, I want to start with something bigger:

Because here’s the thing: If you’re not curious about AI, you won’t make time for it. And if you don’t make time for it, you’ll never see its value.

So the real question is: How do we ignite that curiosity in the first place?​
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The 80-10-10 Rule of AI Adoption

The best way to spark curiosity? Showcase the value of AI to people who are still on the fence.

At the summit, Dan Shipper, Co-founder & CEO of Every, broke down how people approach AI in the real world:

🔹 10% are early adopters—they dive in, experiment, and figure things out on their own.
🔹 10% are outright resistors—the “I don’t do AI” crowd.
🔹 80% are interested but need guidance—they want to start, but they’re busy and don’t know where to begin.

Which group do you fall into?

The Reality Check

We often assume people don’t want to adopt AI.
But the truth?
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Then there’s the 10% who resist AI altogether.
Ironically, they’re often the ones who need upskilling the most.

So, should we just leave them behind? 🤷‍♀️

At what point do we stop trying to spark AI curiosity?

When do we say, if someone doesn’t want to try, maybe this isn’t for them?

Here’s the Truth:

No one can be left behind!

We have to find ways to ignite also their curiosity in a way that resonates with them.

When AI feels relevant and personal, everything changes.

If you’re resistant to AI, what you’re really missing isn’t technical skills.

And that’s exactly why I created The Digital Fluency Flywheel™—a four-step learning system that helps you discover how AI can actually benefit you by fusing human skills with upskilling.

The problem with most AI training programs? Too technical, too fast, too boring, too overwhelming.

There’s a reason we don’t like reading technical manuals. 😉

They often lack a structured system, making learning feel random and disjointed—like being handed a pile of puzzle pieces with no picture to follow.

They also assume you’re already curious about AI.

But what if you’re not there yet?

💡 If you don’t see AI’s value, you resist and won’t make time for it.​
💡 But once you understand how AI actually helps you and you see why, curiosity kicks in—and suddenly, everything changes.

The focus shifts from anonymous tech to YOU.

That’s the secret.

So here’s my last question for you:

How do we go now from curiosity → confidence?

🔥 Join My Free Masterclass & Get Your AI Flywheel Spinning! 🔥

This is exactly what I want to teach you in my free 90-minute masterclass on "The Digital Fluency Flywheel™—a 4-step system to increase your AI readiness."

🗓 Thursday, February 13 2025​
⏰ 4:30 - 6 PM CET​
🇩🇪 Live on Zoom in German 🔗 Sign up here​​

💡 I’ll also host a free English masterclass if there is interest. Let me know.

One Last Thought... ✨

AI adoption starts with empowerment and a single spark of curiosity—tech confidence will follow.

So, let me ask you:

What is your why - what will make your AI flywheel start spinning?

❤️ from Venice Beach

Simone

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