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Hey there 👋 We’ve got AI drive-thrus, wild interview tips, and a weather robot named Aardvark. But the real gold? This week’s Grow With Us digs into why thinking you “know yourself” might be your biggest blind spot. Plus, a sneaker fact you didn’t know you needed. Let’s get into it.

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Late-night Taco Bell cravings might soon mean chatting with a robot. Yum Brands—parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut—is partnering with Nvidia to roll out AI-powered voice ordering at their drive-thrus. The promise? Faster service, fewer mistakes, and maybe even fewer awkward interactions. But this efficiency sparks questions: Will entry-level fast food jobs vanish, or will this shift just open up new (and less greasy) tech-focused roles?

Human artists just scored a major legal victory. An appeals court ruled that artwork created entirely by AI can’t be copyrighted, reaffirming human creativity as legally distinct from AI. While the decision protects creators from direct AI competition, it leaves significant gray areas about AI-assisted workflows. The takeaway? Businesses and creatives alike should ensure there’s always a human hand guiding AI—even as the technology continues to advance.

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By now, we’ve mostly thought of AI as something that replaces people—automating tedious tasks, cutting costs, maybe even eliminating jobs. But some companies are flipping the script. Instead of asking, “How do we use AI to replace workers?”, they’re asking, “How can we help people thrive with it?”

Enter the Superworker.

In his latest report, The Rise of the Superworker, Josh Bersin presents a totally fresh perspective on work. It’s not about the fanciest new tech—it’s about redefining what makes someone valuable at work. Superworkers aren’t judged by titles or sheer output; their value is in how they think, adapt, and leverage AI to boost their creativity, judgment, and decision-making.

And guess what? It’s actually paying off. Companies embracing this mindset are seeing 23% higher innovation rates and are nearly 3x more likely to reinvent themselves than those clinging to old-school methods.

But here’s the kicker: It’s not about splashing cash on AI tools—it’s about investing in people. Bersin found that for every dollar companies spend on AI tech, they need to invest nine dollars on reskilling their workforce. Without that crucial investment, all the shiny new tech won’t actually move the needle.

Why it matters: AI isn’t disappearing anytime soon, and ignoring it won’t protect jobs. Your best move? Lean in, understand how AI impacts your role, and proactively work with your managers to reshape your job into one where AI supports your growth—not threatens it. The future isn’t about merely keeping pace with AI; it’s about shaping how we thrive with it. If your manager doesn’t get it, either manage up… or maybe it’s time to look around 😉

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You’ve aced the interview, answered their questions, and now it’s your turn: “Do you have any questions for us…?” Don’t underestimate this part—it’s your time to shine!

Great questions aren’t about checking boxes. They show genuine curiosity. Even if you’re not totally sold on the role, asking thoughtful questions keeps options open and helps you uncover opportunities where your skills align with what the company genuinely needs.

Here’s how to ask questions that reveal authentic interest and help you find mutual fit:

Immediate Focus:

Success Indicators:

Team Dynamics:

Growth Balance:

And if you’re feeling bold, Direct Feedback:

Need more ideas? Check these out (LinkedIn Pulse, Reddit Career Guidance, Prospects UK)

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Part 1: The Misconception of Self-Knowledge (continued)

If you missed last week’s intro to this topic, catch up here.

Let’s unpack the cyclical setback a bit. Simply put, it’s when you feel like you’re making steady progress in some direction, then a problem pops up and suddenly you’re questioning everything. “Why am I doing this?” “What was the point?” “I didn’t even want this in the first place.” You get frustrated, upset, maybe even angry—and it hits harder than a regular bad day because you actually make some severe changes as a result. This can happen over and over again. If it does, that’s the cyclical setback.

You think you know yourself—but something’s off. The problem? You’re building on shifty sand. We often follow others, hoping to discover ourselves passively rather than using their stories as useful reference points. But real discovery doesn’t happen through imitation. It happens in quiet, intentional moments alone—when you finally start asking yourself the questions only you can answer.

If we’re serious about becoming who we were made to be—not just collecting titles, money, or chasing recognition—then we have to go deeper. But let’s not confuse the process of exploring with arriving at truth. Discovery is essential, yes—but it’s not yet a foundation. We’re forgetful, easily influenced people. Without regular reflection, we start building our identity on borrowed opinions or surface-level experiences. That’s the shifting sand as a foundation problem. Conviction is the kind of foundation that holds and usually forms in quiet moments—when you’ve wrestled with something long enough to call it your own. Skip that part, and what you’ve built won’t hold when life starts to shake things up.

True self-knowledge digs into the stuff that stays with you no matter where you are or who you’re with—your values, passions, and principles.

People who really know themselves don’t wait for others to hand them options—they create situations that align with their values. In practice, that could look like this: if you know you value truly helping others, you don’t just wait for someone to ask for help—you actively seek out ways to help. In doing so, you become the pilot of your life, not just a passenger. That mindset shift from reactive to proactive becomes possible—almost inevitable—when you’re building from a solid foundation of self-knowledge and identity.

Who am I?

What am I doing with my life?

What do I have to offer the world?

Remember—you are unique for a reason. Lean into that uniqueness, play with it, be curious. If you can start to answer those types of questions with any degree of confidence, you’re already ahead of most people.

We’re moving along! In Part 2, we’ll dig into your most valuable asset 🙌.

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We’ll start filling this section out more as we go forward with jobs + other resources.

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Astronauts Butch and Suni were set for an eight-day ISS visit, but technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner extended their stay by over 278 days—they returned home on March 18, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. Talk about an unexpectedly long business trip.

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The term “sneakers” traces back to an 1862 prison memoir, where inmates nicknamed guards “sneaks” for sneaking up with their silent, rubber-soled shoes 👮👟.

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