Put Your Why Into AI
How Self-Awareness and Financial Clarity Unlock the True Power of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and it’s not going away.
For some, that’s exciting. For others, overwhelming.
I’ll be honest: when I first heard about AI, I was appalled. As a journalist, it rubbed my ego the wrong way. How could a machine possibly tell stories or capture human nuance?
But once I experimented with it, my perspective shifted. I realized the magnitude of the transformation AI could bring - not just in technology, but in how we think, create, and make decisions.
And I saw something critical: AI doesn’t give you truth. It gives you what you put in.
That means the power of AI is directly tied to the power of your self-awareness.
The more clarity you have about who you are, what you value, and what you want to create, the more meaningful your conversations with AI can be.
AI + You: A Collaboration, Not a Shortcut
Too often, people expect AI to deliver “answers.” What they really need are better questions - and that starts with self-awareness.
Our money habits don’t come from nowhere. They’re built from childhood scripts, cultural norms, gender roles, and limiting beliefs. If we bring those into AI without examining them, we’ll just repeat the past, only faster.
But when you understand your own money patterns - what drives your choices and what triggers your fears - you can use AI to:
Amplify your values, not just automate tasks
Align decisions with your bigger goals
Break free from habits that no longer serve you
Journaling: A Mindset Tool, Not a To-Do List
I often say: Change your thoughts, and you change everything. Journaling is one of the best ways to do that.
It’s not a one-off task - it’s a practice. A daily space to reflect, reset, and rewire.
In my Money Mindset Journal, I guide people through uncovering the stories they’ve been telling themselves about money.
The prompts help you reveal your core values, challenge the fears that hold you back, and dream bigger about what’s possible.
Journaling strengthens metacognition: your ability to “think about your thinking.” It’s how you spot biases, get honest about habits, and make better choices - whether you’re managing personal finances or building a business.
That’s exactly the kind of reflection that makes AI a conscious partner, not just another productivity hack.
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Go There
One of my favorite journaling prompts is:
“If you only had 5–10 years left to live, but were guaranteed to be as healthy as you are now, what would you do differently? How would you live?”
Questions like this don’t just shift your mindset - they change how you use AI.
When I sat with this prompt, I brought it into ChatGPT. I typed:
“If I had 5–10 years left to live, I’d stop playing small. I’d go all in on building a legacy of self-awareness and healing through money. Can you help me design a content strategy to reflect that?”
That conversation didn’t just spark ideas. It clarified what was aligned, helped me refine my message, and gave me the confidence to move forward.
That’s the power of pairing self-reflection with AI. Don’t hold back. AI can only go as deep as you do.
The New Literacy: Self-Awareness + Strategy
And, AI isn’t just about learning new tools. It’s about cultivating a new literacy that blends technology with self-inquiry. It requires us to:
Be aware of your biases
Ask values-driven questions
Recognize when you’re outsourcing too much thinking
Know what requires your insight, and what AI can enhance
This is where “Put Your Why Into AI” becomes more than a phrase. It becomes a paradigm for decision-making, financial growth, and human potential.
Because here’s the truth: AI can do a lot. But it can’t tell you who you are. That part is your job.
What’s Coming Next
I’ll be sharing more soon - lesson guides, AI journaling prompts, digital workshops and more - all grounded in one truth: AI is only as conscious as we are.
Let’s use it not just to do more, but to be more. To heal blind spots, refine our intentions, and co-create a future that reflects who we truly are.
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