<ul><li>While convenience feels good in the moment, it rarely leads to the satisfaction we’re looking for.</li><li>We derive more satisfaction from activities that require effort, even if they’re harder in the moment.</li><li>AI often removes the necessary effort that leads to deeper satisfaction and growth.</li><li>AI can actually play a part in overcoming the convenience trap only if we use it mindfully.</li><li>AI can save time on the mundane, allowing us to focus more on the meaningful and use it wisely.</li><li>Companies frame effort as a problem to be solved but by removing the struggle, they’re also removing the satisfaction.</li><li>Use AI to handle repetitive tasks, automate research, or enhance your own creative process.</li><li>Embrace the parts of your work that require effort. AI can give you the tools, but you still need to do the hard work.</li><li>Let AI help you dig deeper, think more critically, and refine your work.</li><li>AI doesn’t just change the landscape of work and creativity – it forces us to rethink our relationship with effort.</li></ul>

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