Even a non-engineer could do this much. A real-life record of someone who was bad at AI
I used to think AI was something for smarter people.
I genuinely felt it was a world only for those who were good with computers or could do programming.
That's why, at first, I felt intimidated just seeing the word AI.
But now, even someone like me can use AI to write text, create landing pages, and even support content distribution.
Of course, it didn't go well from the start.
In fact, it was full of failures.
When I first started with AI, I really didn't understand anything 😢
In the beginning, I was nervous just opening ChatGPT.
✅️What should I input?
✅️What if it produces weird text?
✅️Is AI even safe in the first place?
I was filled with those kinds of anxieties.
And when I looked at social media,
✅️Automate with AI
✅️1 million a month with AI
✅️Easy even for beginners
I saw so many posts like these.
But when I actually tried it, it wasn't easy at all.
The terminology is difficult.
There are too many technical terms.
There is so much information that I get confused when I look it up.
Before I knew it, there were many days where I just ended up searching and doing nothing else.
The reason I couldn't keep going wasn't a lack of talent 🌀
Back then, I thought,
I should understand it properly before I start
I should study so I don't fail
That's what I thought. But looking back now, that was actually the reason I stopped.
Because the world of AI changes so quickly.
If you try to start only after understanding it perfectly, you will never be able to move.
Besides, when you're a beginner, there are so many things you don't understand, so your confidence just keeps dropping, doesn't it?
I felt that way many times:
✅️Maybe I'm not cut out for this
✅️Maybe I'm too old for this now
✅️I can't compete with young people
That's how I felt.
But then, one day, I realized something.
People who are growing weren't perfect from the start.
Even if they didn't understand, they just kept tinkering with it little by little.
The first thing I changed ✨
That's when I changed my mindset.
Instead of trying to master everything perfectly, I started by trying things out on a small scale.
I made a conscious effort to do this.
For example,
✅️Asking AI a simple question
✅️Creating one social media post
✅️Having it come up with just a title
I really started with things as small as these.
Then, strangely enough,
✅️I managed to do a little bit
✅️It became easier than before
✅️I was able to save time
Small successes like these started to add up.
What was especially significant was that I stopped trying to think everything through all by myself.
Before, I would agonize for hours just to write a single post.
But by using AI,
✅️Brainstorming ideas
✅️Organizing text
✅️Suggesting titles
I became able to get support for the parts I wasn't good at.
This was truly a big deal.
The reason even a non-engineer could do it ☕️
The reason I was able to keep going this far isn't because I had any special talent.
In fact, it's the opposite.
Precisely because I struggled with it, I was able to try things out little by little from a beginner's perspective.
I believe this was a major factor.
For example,
Not using difficult technical jargon
Not aiming for perfection
Trying it out even without fully understanding it
By shifting my mindset to this, my aversion to AI has decreased significantly.
Especially for those in their 30s to 50s,
✅️Can I still learn this at my age?
✅️I can't keep up with the younger generation
It's easy to feel that kind of anxiety, isn't it?
But in reality, AI can be a huge help depending on how you use it.
Writing text.
Image ideas.
Content creation support.
Saving time.
You don't have to do everything perfectly.
Even just making the things you struggle with a little easier can help you move forward significantly.
Even now, I still have failures 🌸
Honestly, there are still times when things don't go well.
✅️There are days when my posts don't get much engagement.
✅️There are times when AI gives nonsensical answers.
✅️It's also normal for things to take longer than expected.
But what's different from before is that failure no longer means I'm a failure.
Try a little, adjust, and try again.
I've come to realize that repeating this process is just fine.
That's why lately, I've been sharing not just my successes, but my failures too.
I want others who are struggling in the same way to feel reassured that they aren't alone.
Summary 🌿
At first, AI really feels difficult.
Especially as a non-engineer, it's easy to think it might be impossible for you.
But in reality, you can make progress just by tinkering with it little by little.
The important thing is not to aim for perfection.
Even if you don't understand it, try small things out.
AI is not magic.
However, it can be a reliable presence that helps you a little with things you find difficult.
If you feel intimidated by AI right now, it's okay.
I used to be stuck in the same place, too.
Even so, I was able to move forward little by little, so I'm sure you will be fine too.