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"My biggest takeaway from the Learning Mastery course: AI isn’t about replacing us—it’s about freeing us to do the work that truly matters"

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How AI Saved My Sanity (and My Strategy) 
A few months ago, I found myself staring at a digital mountain—about 40 to 50 documents—sent to me by Oxfam Pacific. My mission? To write their Resilience and Humanitarian Strategy. My first thought? Do they think I have superhuman reading speed? 
In the past, tackling a project like this meant countless late nights, endless cups of coffee, and the slow realization that I might be in over my head. But this time, I had a secret weapon: NotebookLM—an AI tool I discovered during Mindvalley’s Learning Mastery course. 
Now, let me be honest. I was skeptical at first. Could AI really help me make sense of this avalanche of documents? But I gave it a shot. I uploaded the files, asked NotebookLM to summarize them, and within minutes, it had distilled the key themes, priorities, and trends. Minutes! 
Suddenly, what would have taken me weeks was done in a fraction of the time. Armed with these insights, I quickly put together a draft strategy highlighting the key priorities for resilience and humanitarian action in the Pacific. With that draft in hand, I moved on to the next phase—interviewing government officials, nonprofit leaders, field practitioners, and of course, Oxfam’s senior management. 
Instead of getting buried in paperwork, I could actually focus on the human part of the strategy—listening to people, understanding their challenges, and crafting solutions that mattered. 
By the time I finished the first draft, I realized AI hadn’t just saved me time—it had saved my sanity. What used to take me months had been streamlined into a clear, efficient process. And the best part? The strategy will soon be implemented, helping communities across the Pacific prepare for and respond to cyclones, hurricanes, earthquakes, and whatever else Mother Nature throws their way. 
So, here’s my biggest takeaway from the Learning Mastery course: AI isn’t about replacing us—it’s about freeing us to do the work that truly matters. And if it means less stress, fewer all-nighters, and a little more time to breathe—well, that’s a win in my book. 

Koen Walter Toonen

Life Coach

Bangkok, Thailand

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