The Human+ Mindset

The Human+ Mindset is a practical framework for thriving in a world transformed by AI, rapid change, and constant demands on our attention. It combines future-focused skills with everyday practices to help you stay adaptable, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next. 

There are things AI can’t do well.  These are the instincts rooted in our bodies and our original intelligence. Instead of competing with machines, Human+ means becoming more human than ever before. 

PALEO: The 5 Essential Human Skills

• Personhood – knowing who you are, living authentically
• Adaptability – perspective change, trying new things, failing fast
• Learning – understanding your emotions and attuning to others'
• Engagement – collaborating and co-creating with others
• Oral Tradition – storytelling, creating meaning and coherence

SCARF: The 5 Social Drivers of Human Motivation

• Status – Feeling important or worthy, relative to others 
• Certainty – Feeling confident in my understanding of reality
• Autonomy – Feeling like I have free will and options available to me
• Relatedness – Feeling like I belong and am connected to others
• Fairness – Feeling like things are just and fair, to me and others

MORESO: The 6 Building Blocks of Human Performance

• Move – Move your body every day, even if you don't want to 
• (Get) Outside – Experience nature every day, get sunlight in your eyes
• Rest – Get 7-9 hours of sleep every night and learn how to relax
• Eat – Eat real food every day, not too much, mostly plants
• Socialize – Surround yourself with safe, healthy, loving people
• Organize – Keep your digital and physical spaces organized

Understanding how to work with AI, not just as a tool but as a partner, is critical in the future of work. You don’t need to be a software developer to be fluent in AI. Whether you’re prompting or automating, AI fluency means knowing when to lean on machines and when to trust your own human judgment. 

Whether AI disrupts your work, replaces your work, augments your work, or reconfigures your work, now's a good time to reduce your reliance on your 9-5 for stability and wellbeing.

• Cancel – cut unnecessary services and invest in self-sufficiency
• Earn – create a diversified income stack (active + passive earning)
• Optimize – adopt performance protocols + AI/automation strategies
• Upgrade – invest in learning, relationships, experiences, and systems