The rule I’m using for AI (so it doesn’t use me)

I’ve been using Atlas for a month...and it replaced Chrome.

If you haven’t tried it, Atlas is ChatGPT’s native browser (Mac for now).

Here’s what I like:

1) Page-aware chat. It reads what I’m looking at...PDFs, blogs, docs. I can ask questions, get quizzed, or check understanding without uploading screenshots.

2) Agent Mode. Not perfect yet. But useful. I’ve had it triage my inbox on Sundays, summarize threads, and draft calendar/to‑do items. It can also research across sites...flights, cars, deals. Still rough around the edges… but it saves time.

Note: The Agent Mode screen recording is about 2 minutes. If you watch, open the player settings and set playback to 2x or 3x. I am not moving the mouse or clicking... everything you see is Atlas running the steps.

3) Natural‑language recall. Instead of 100 open tabs, I ask: “Remember when I was searching Christmas gifts for my wife? Open those tabs.” And it does.

This will only get better.

So… will AI replace humans?

I doubt it.

But I caught myself this summer asking ChatGPT for charades ideas. A friend called it out.

Alarm bells started ringing in my head.

The more I outsource thinking, the more my thinking muscles atrophy.

I’ve seen this in companies, too. The bottleneck is most of the time people.

Most operate like they need permission to think.

If you can look at a situation and say, “No one is doing this… but it’s a good idea,” and then do it...you stand out instantly.

AI can either help that… or make it worse.

Here are the principles I’m using (and coaching) for ethical, effective AI usage:

1) Delegate mechanics, not meaning. AI collects; you interpret. Stop interpreting and your mind weakens (like using a calculator for 2+2).

2) Delegate production, not creation. Let AI polish and package. Don’t outsource your voice or lived experience.

3) Delegate recall, not reflection. AI remembers for you...not as you. Use it to organize brain dumps; you do the thinking.

4) Delegate structure, not strategy. Frameworks and checklists...yes. Trade‑offs and priorities...yours. That’s your executive edge.

5) Delegate efficiency, not empathy. People don’t need faster replies; they need real ones. Keep the listening and presence human.

6) Delegate analysis, not awareness. AI sees patterns. It doesn’t feel friction. Awareness is your job.

7) Delegate speed, not stillness. As tools accelerate, protect your pauses. Reflection is a feature, not a bug.

If you have more principles, reply...I’ll add the best ones.

One rule to remember: Use AI to extend your reach, not replace your reasoning.

If AI feels like it’s moving faster than you are...too many tasks, unclear priorities, tech you haven’t integrated...

I can help.

I’ve opened 10 spots for The Reforged Leader + AI integration (12-16 week program) starting in December.

What you get:

• A clear operating plan

• 1:1 personalized calls

• 3 personalized reports

• 6 focus areas locked in

• 70+ tools implemented (only what you need)

• Momentum to quiet that inner voice and execute with clarity

Reply CLARITY and I’ll send details.

Carlos

P.S. If you want my Atlas setup (workflows + prompts), reply ATLAS and I’ll share the checklist.