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90% AI Completion Rule
AI should get you to 90% completion on most tasks, but human expertise and judgment are required for the final 10% that determines success
Decision Rule
Use AI for bulk work and structure, but always apply human insight, experience, and refinement to create the final deliverable
How It Works
AI excels at pattern matching and formatting but lacks contextual judgment, unique insights, and brand-specific nuance that humans provide
Failure Modes
Expecting AI to deliver 100% ready work without human input
Underestimating the importance of the final 10% human contribution
Copying AI output directly without adding human value
Thinking the 90% completion means 90% of the value is delivered
Example Decision
“Using AI to generate tweet drafts from voice notes, but manually adding personal insights, refining language to match brand voice, and optimizing for platform-specific engagement patterns”