
This morning on Today, a guest dropped a little bombshell: AI will soon be used in 80% of today’s jobs. Eighty percent! That’s not a prediction for your grandkids—it’s happening now.
Now here’s the kicker—the only real reason to fear it is you. Yep. If you dig your heels in, refuse to adapt, and keep saying, “Well, that’s just not how we do things,” then yes—you’re going to struggle. But if you treat AI like sliding into a cold pool on a blazing hot summer day? A shock at first, then refreshing and useful? You’ll be just fine.
AI is not here to steal your job. It’s here to help you do your job smarter, not harder. Think of it as a power tool: sure, you can build a house with a hammer, but wouldn’t you rather have a nail gun?
So how can AI actually help us?
Here are a few real-life ways people are already using it:
For Small Business Owners: Drafting blog posts, brainstorming social media captions, creating marketing emails, or even whipping up graphics. What used to take hours can take minutes.
For Travel Advisors (like me!): AI helps organize itineraries, compare destination details, and create content that keeps my clients excited and informed. It doesn’t replace my knowledge—it amplifies it.
For Students: Research, summaries, flashcards, practice quizzes—AI is like the tutor who’s always awake and never complains about late-night cramming.
DON’T CHEAT! Your professor will know! This does not replace your work!
For Busy Parents: Meal plans, grocery lists, quick bedtime stories, reminders, and even help with that dreaded school project. For Office Workers: Automating repetitive emails, scheduling, data analysis, and turning messy meeting notes into something that makes sense.
The Truth About AI
The bottom line? AI is here, it’s staying, and it’s growing. The choice is simple—you can either let it intimidate you, or you can let it empower you.
Just like we once had to learn computers, smartphones, and yes—even social media—AI is the next tool in the toolbox. It’s not about replacing people; it’s about freeing us up to focus on the parts of work that matter most.
So go ahead. Dip your toes in. That cold pool warms up fast.
— Journeys With Jani

