Before your official 30 days begin, invest one weekend in preparation. This foundation determines your success.
Saturday: Assessment and Selection
Morning (3 hours): Current State Analysis 1. Complete the AI Vulnerability Assessment from Chapter 1 2. Calculate your risk score 3. Document your current skills, network, and resources 4. Identify your biggest career fears and opportunities
Afternoon (3 hours): Strategy Selection Review the 10 AI-Proof strategies: 1. AI Whisperer 2. Corporate AI Strategist 3. Human Experience Designer 4. Innovation Detective 5. Ethical AI Guardian 6. Skills Bridge Builder 7. Creative Hybrid 8. Relationship Architect 9. Complexity Navigator 10. Future Scout
Selection Criteria: - Which aligns with your existing strengths? - Which excites you most? - Which has the clearest market demand in your industry? - Which offers the fastest path to income?
Choose ONE primary strategy and ONE backup.
Evening (2 hours): Resource Gathering - Set up necessary accounts (AI tools, learning platforms) - Join 3 relevant online communities - Download required apps and tools - Clear your calendar for daily 2-hour blocks
Sunday: Environment Design
Morning (3 hours): Digital Setup - Create dedicated workspace on your computer - Install browser bookmarks for daily resources - Set up note-taking system (Notion, Obsidian, etc.) - Configure time-tracking tools
Afternoon (3 hours): Physical Setup - Designate learning space - Remove distractions - Prepare accountability system - Set up habit tracking
Evening (2 hours): Commitment Ceremony - Write your 30-day commitment statement - Share with accountability partner - Post public declaration (optional but powerful) - Set daily reminder alarms