Category: Productivity

AI Personalization Should Be More Than a Facebook Quiz

I notice a trend lately among people selling productivity and success type material. I define it as “We’re going to use AI to write you a personalized report or guide unique to you.”

But the execution doesn’t come out that way. In my two experiences with this so far, I’m presented with a series of questions with four or five pre-formatted answers. None of them match me exactly, so I choose the one that is least wrong. Then I get the “personalized” output, but it isn’t me at all. It’s a version of me based on the least wrong answer I had to give to the questions.

This results in forcing their framework onto me, when we have the technology to customize their framework for me but for whatever reason they don’t choose to do it this way. Then they want me to pay to get more information and “customization”, but why should I pay when the free material is wrong from the starting line?

We have the technology where I could give exact answers and the AI could customize their framework for me. I don’t understand why we’re not starting from this point. They may as well not use AI at all.

For instance, I tried one recently just to see what the output would be. One question asked where I wanted to live in five years. The least wrong answer was (not an exactly wording) “The house I currently live in, paid off and customized the way I want it.” OK, but why five years? What about seven or ten?

When it came to how much I owe on my house, I couldn’t provide the actual number for my mortgage balance. Based on the range, it decided I need to make $325,000 a year to achieve the life I want, but based on another least wrong answer, it says my self-limiting belief caps my income at $235,000 a year or within 10% of that number. I wish! Of course, it didn’t ask for my actual income. Then it generated a “customized” forward for me based on a well known author that I will not mention here. To see more, I have to pay, but if the forward and numbers we’re starting with are inaccurate they’re not getting money out of me for a “customized” book that isn’t me at all.

I ran this idea by ChatGPT. We concluded that they bolted AI onto their existing sales funnel. So rather than a truly customized product, what we got is essentially a 2011 “Which Star Wars Character Are You” Facebook quiz.

The frustrating part isn’t that the AI got me wrong. AI can only work with the information it’s given. The frustrating part is that the people building these products finally have technology capable of asking me what I actually think, understanding the answer, asking follow-up questions, and adapting their framework accordingly and they’re still giving me a multiple-choice quiz.
Don’t ask AI to write 20 pages explaining why Option C describes me. Let me tell the AI who I am.

Then we’ll see whether your framework actually fits.

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Rabbi Daniel Lapin once said that life is like a spiral staircase. You pass the same milestones each year—your birthday, holidays, anniversaries—but ideally from a higher place. That’s what personal growth is all about: becoming a little better each time around. The good news? You don’t need a $30,000 mastermind to do it.

💸 The Truth About the Personal Growth Industry

Let’s be real. The personal development world is saturated with courses, programs, and coaching packages priced like luxury cars. A lot of it is good stuff—if you have the money, go for it. But what if you’re broke or just not ready to invest thousands?

You can still grow. And I’ll show you how to start with exactly what you have.

🔁 Different Voices, Same Message

At the core, most personal growth leaders teach the same principles. They just package them differently.

  • Tony Robbins learned practical psychology and NLP to survive a turbulent home life.
  • Ramit Sethi focuses on money psychology and systems.
  • Ed Mylett blends peak performance with spirituality.
  • Ivan Throne, dubbed the “dark Tony Robbins,” draws from Eastern philosophy and strategic thinking.

They all had mentors: Robbins had Jim Rohn. Mylett and Brendon Burchard followed Dr. Wayne Dyer. Same fundamentals, different flavor. The key is to find the voice that resonates with you.

🎧 Start With Free Content

Most of them have podcasts, YouTube channels, and blogs packed with gold—free.

Start there. Subscribe. Watch. Take notes. Apply what you learn. Look for tools and frameworks to help you process what’s happening in your life. You’ll hear about topics like:

  • Limiting beliefs
  • Productivity hacks
  • Identity shifts
  • Emotional regulation
  • Mental resilience

Don’t binge for entertainment—engage for transformation.

📝 Journal: The Cheapest Growth Tool on Earth

If you’re not journaling, you’re leaving growth on the table.

Use prompts or just free write. Then review your entries weekly or monthly. I do both. By the end of 2024, I had enough monthly reviews to do a full annual reflection. The patterns I saw were eye-opening—and actionable.

✉️ Why You Should Actually Open Those Emails

Yeah, they’ll try to sell you stuff—but many of the best freebies come through their email lists:

  • Workbooks
  • Live class invites
  • Free digital books
  • Discounted offers for later

I recently scored Tony Robbins’ Lifeforce for the cost of shipping. Stay on the list, even if you don’t buy… yet.

📚 Books: $10 Wisdom Worth $10,000

A course might run $997. A book? $9.99 on Kindle or $16.99 in print. Used books or libraries make it even cheaper.

Start a bookshelf of personal growth titles. Mark them up. Re-read them annually. They compound over time.

🔁 Learn From Their Inner Circles

When you follow one teacher long enough, you’ll hear them mention others. Chase those leads.

Brendon Burchard led me to David Bach, whose financial principles helped me make real-life changes. These “side quests” often lead to breakthroughs you weren’t expecting.

📺 Free Events Are Hidden Gems

Watch for free online events on YouTube or Facebook. Sure, they’ll upsell VIP access—but the free streams are often packed with value.

Many happen during work hours, but some are worth using vacation time for. If you work remotely, you might be able to flex your schedule and catch them live.

🚀 As You Grow, Invest Strategically

Eventually, you’ll hit financial milestones—and that’s when you can start buying courses or subscriptions that truly help.

I use Brendon Burchard’s GrowthDay app. I joined Mindvalley after saving up and grabbing a Black Friday deal. But both platforms offer free content too—enough to get you moving.

🔑 Just Start Somewhere

Here’s what you need to begin:

  • A journal (physical or digital)
  • A YouTube or podcast subscription to one teacher who speaks to you
  • A commitment to take notes, reflect, and apply what you learn

That’s it. That’s the foundation.

🔄 Switch Voices When Needed

You’re not marrying any of these gurus. If one stops resonating, move on.

Sometimes hearing the same message from a new voice is exactly what you need to break through. I’ve unsubscribed from several channels when I outgrew them. That’s not quitting—it’s growing.

✅ Final Word: Use What You’ve Got

You don’t need more money, more gear, or more credentials to start growing today. Just pick a voice, hit play, and take notes. Start journaling. Shift your mindset. Apply what you learn.

Every step forward lifts you another level on the spiral staircase.

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