In this episode, Ricky Locke sits down with AI educator, author, speaker and “Hindsight Mentor” Earl Waud to explore how artificial intelligence can help you think bigger, act faster and transform your life and business.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Is AI going to take my job?”

“Will it make me less human?”

“How do I actually use this stuff without feeling overwhelmed?”

...then this episode is for you.

Earl shares how a near-death experience reshaped his mission, how he became a bestselling author using AI, and how he now teaches entrepreneurs, speakers and creators to use AI as a superpower rather than a threat.

Together, we dive deep into:

• What AI really is (in simple terms)
• How to stay ahead in the new AI-powered world
• The skills that will matter most in the next 5 years
• Why people who use AI will replace those who don’t
• How to keep your voice, authenticity, and humanity while using AI
• The four pillars Earl teaches to help people gain their ultimate competitive edge
• Whether AI will replace creative jobs (editors, designers, writers)
• How to use AI daily in practical, stress-free ways
• Earl’s favourite tools, prompts and productivity tricks
• How AI can help you write books, create content and build your brand faster
• The truth about deepfakes, fake news, and the future of trust
• Why curiosity, courage and communication still matter more than ever

This episode will shift the way you think about AI, from something to fear, to something that can unlock your potential and elevate your success.

• AI doesn’t replace humans, it replaces people who don’t use it.
• Your competitive edge will be your ability to prompt, adapt and apply AI.
• Authenticity isn’t lost with AI, it’s amplified when you train it in your voice.
• You are one tool, one prompt, one skill away from transforming your business.
• The future belongs to the curious, not the fearful.

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