Time-Rich Living with AI:
Zack Kass’s Vision for a More Human Future
I was fortunate enough to watch in on a recent presentation by Zack Kass and his thoughts on time-rich living with AI. Most people think AI is here to replace us. Zack thinks it’s here to make us more human.
In a world flooded with screens, notifications, and endless hustle, the idea of Time-Rich Living feels revolutionary. It’s not about working harder. It’s about earning smarter, living freer, and spending more time doing what we love: travelling, connecting with family, meeting friends, and getting active.
Zack Kass, a leading voice in AI optimism, offers a framework that fits perfectly with this vision. He calls it Anchor, Adapt, and Design:
🧭 Anchor Your Mission for Time-rich Living and more Freedom
Before diving into any tech, ask: What do I value? What kind of life am I building?
For semi-retired Canadians, this might mean anchoring your goals around freedom, flexibility, and purpose – not just productivity.
🔄 Adapt Your Workflow for Time-rich Living and More Time to Play
AI isn’t a threat. It’s a Copilot. It helps you write, plan, market, and automate the grunt work.
You adapt by collaborating with AI to build side hustles, monetize hobbies, and create content that works – giving you more time to play.
🎨 Design Around What AI Can’t Do -Time-rich Living with Soft Skills
This is where the magic happens. Kass says we should design our lives around the things only humans can do: Empathy. Curiosity. Courage. Wisdom. Humour.
These soft skills become your new currency. They’re what make your brand and your life irreplaceable.
🌞 Lead with Optimism
Zack Kass reminds us that the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape.
AI will force us to be more human, not less. And that’s a good thing.
So what does Time-Rich Living look like?
I invite you to let me know in the comments what time-rich living looks like to you.
For me, it looks like me, sipping coffee after a morning walk, knowing my Pinterest pins are working for me and my affiliate marketing business. It looks like a luau in Hawaii, not a spreadsheet in my home office. It looks like me – soaking in a hot tub. And it looks like SoapboxBob.com helping others earn on their own terms, while I live on mine.
If you’re curious about how to use AI more effectively, I invite you to read this prior blog post: AI and the 4 Levers of Accelerated Success
The perfect time is now.