{"id":106,"date":"2026-10-20T21:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T21:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badassnetwork.com\/destinymethod4u\/?p=106"},"modified":"2026-10-21T00:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:49:56","slug":"ai-fatigue-affiliate-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badassnetwork.com\/destinymethod4u\/ai-fatigue-affiliate-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Fatigue &#8211; Are People Getting Sick of Artificial Marketing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/fatigue-4-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/fatigue-4-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/fatigue-4-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/fatigue-4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/fatigue-4-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/fatigue-4.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Affiliate Disclosure:<\/strong> Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I share programs and tools that I use, have experience with, or believe are worth considering. My opinions are my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#ai-fatigue-are-people-sick-of-artificial-marketing\">AI Fatigue: Are People Sick of Artificial Marketing?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#a-young-entrepreneur-teaches-an-old-dog-a-new-trick\">A Young Entrepreneur Teaches an Old Dog a New Trick<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#are-our-marketing-tools-helping-us-or-slowing-us-down\">Are Our Marketing Tools Helping Us\u2014or Slowing Us Down?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-famous-55-38-7-rule-and-what-it-really-means\">The Famous 55\/38\/7 Rule\u2014and What It Really Means<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-conversion-disconnect-is-ai-hurting-sales\">The Conversion Disconnect: Is AI Hurting Sales?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#generational-differences-not-everyone-sees-ai-the-same-way\">Generational Differences: Not Everyone Sees AI the Same Way<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-the-human-touch-still-matters\">AI Fatigue: Why the Human Touch Still MattersWhy the Human Touch Still Matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#my-four-hour-ai-nightmare\">My Four-Hour AI Nightmare<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ai-is-still-an-amazing-tool\">AI Is Still an Amazing Tool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-road-of-excess-leads-to-the-palace-of-wisdom\">The Road of Excess Leads to the Palace of Wisdom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts-know-when-not-to-use-ai\">Final Thoughts: Know When NOT to Use AI<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"ai-fatigue-are-people-sick-of-artificial-marketing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Fatigue: Are People Sick of Artificial Marketing?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is artificial intelligence making online marketing more effective\u2014or are we reaching the point where consumers have simply had enough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everywhere you look, marketers are rushing to embrace AI. Emails, advertisements, videos, social media posts, sales funnels\u2014you name it, artificial intelligence is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&#8217;s a growing problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consumers are getting better at recognizing artificial content, and many are getting tired of it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People of all ages are being bombarded with AI-generated marketing. Some younger consumers are especially quick to recognize the sameness of AI content. Their reaction can be devastatingly simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIf the presentation is phony, why should I trust the product?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older consumers may approach AI marketing with a different kind of skepticism. Some are uncomfortable with the technology, while others simply prefer dealing with an actual human being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And perhaps they&#8217;re onto something. I&#8217;ve written before about the importance of building trust in affiliate marketing, and why authenticity matters more than hype <a href=\"https:\/\/badassnetwork.com\/destinymethod4u\/authentic-affiliate-marketing-trust-vs-hype\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"91\">Authentic Affiliate Marketing : Why Trust Sells Better Than Hype<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider the Japanese tradition of <em>shokuhin sampuru<\/em>, the remarkably realistic food replicas displayed outside restaurants. They&#8217;re handcrafted from materials such as wax, resin, and plastic. You&#8217;ll even find them in some Japanese restaurants here in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an age when AI can generate a mouthwatering image of practically anything, there&#8217;s something refreshing about an actual three-dimensional model of what you&#8217;re about to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the old-fashioned approach still works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-young-entrepreneur-teaches-an-old-dog-a-new-trick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Young Entrepreneur Teaches an Old Dog a New Trick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My affiliate sponsor and mentor is Justin Temple, creator of HighTicketLifestyle <a href=\"https:\/\/thehighticketlifestyle.com\/danielo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/thehighticketlifestyle.com\/danielo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Justin is a great guy who has been a tremendous help to me. Although he&#8217;s 35 years my junior, I&#8217;ve learned an enormous amount from him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Justin, like myself, subscribes to the <em>\u201ceat what you kill\u201d<\/em> philosophy of entrepreneurship. Nobody is going to do the work for you. You have to create content, build relationships, and earn your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During one of our sessions last week, Justin mentioned that he was drafting his blog content longhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longhand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I looked at his long hair and thought, <em>\u201cMaybe he&#8217;s a Luddite?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I reconsidered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cCan&#8217;t be. I met him online.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But his comment stuck with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a wonderfully simple way to transfer your thoughts and ideas into something tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just write them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No elaborate prompts. No complicated software. No spending twenty minutes explaining to a machine what you could have written yourself in five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes simplicity wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"are-our-marketing-tools-helping-us-or-slowing-us-down\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Our Marketing Tools Helping Us\u2014or Slowing Us Down?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting together this blog reminded me of the delicate balance between simplicity and technology that all of us face in content creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I regularly ask myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are these tools helping me communicate my message and convert visitors into customers, or are they becoming unwieldy and weighing me down?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of my readers have been around long enough to encounter those ridiculously complicated, overly engineered sales funnels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know the ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creators may understand how everything works, but the rest of us\u2014including a few NASA aerospace engineers\u2014are left scratching our heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s one reason I prefer straightforward platforms and systems, including Home Business Academy <a href=\"https:\/\/thehba.app\/go?aff_id=18946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/thehba.app\/go?aff_id=18946<\/a> that allow me to concentrate on the actual business rather than endlessly tinkering with technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-famous-55-38-7-rule-and-what-it-really-means\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Famous 55\/38\/7 Rule\u2014and What It Really Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many sales coaches reference the 55\/38\/7 rule, based on research conducted by UCLA psychologist Dr. Albert Mehrabian during the 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The familiar breakdown is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>55% \u2014 Body language:<\/strong> Facial expressions, gestures, and posture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>38% \u2014 Tone of voice:<\/strong> Vocal inflection, pitch, and delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7% \u2014 Spoken words:<\/strong> The actual words being communicated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s an important distinction here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehrabian&#8217;s research concerned how people interpret feelings and attitudes when verbal and nonverbal messages conflict. It was never intended to suggest that words account for only 7% of all communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, the underlying lesson is worth remembering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How we communicate can be just as important as what we communicate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A real person can convey hesitation, sincerity, humor, and emotion in ways that aren&#8217;t always convincing when artificially generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in sales, trust matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-conversion-disconnect-is-ai-hurting-sales\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Conversion Disconnect: Is AI Hurting Sales?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI automation can save time, reduce repetitive work, and help marketers reach larger audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&#8217;s a potential downside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If consumers perceive the marketing as artificial, misleading, or impersonal, the efficiency gains may come at the expense of trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some marketing research has reported differences between human-created and AI-generated advertisements. Neil Patel has discussed this issue, including comparisons of conversion performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other consumer surveys have explored whether buyers trust AI-generated recommendations, whether they prefer human reviews, and how frequently they encounter misleading AI content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[EDITOR&#8217;S NOTE: Insert the verified Neil Patel conversion figures and original consumer survey statistics here before publishing. The percentages in the original draft need source confirmation.]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the exact percentages, the question for affiliate marketers remains the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s the point of producing ten times more content if people trust it ten times less?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More content doesn&#8217;t automatically mean more customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And more automation doesn&#8217;t automatically mean more sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"generational-differences-not-everyone-sees-ai-the-same-way\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generational Differences: Not Everyone Sees AI the Same Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different generations have different relationships with artificial intelligence, although no generation is completely united in its opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Generation Z<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Younger consumers have grown up surrounded by digital technology. Many are comfortable experimenting with AI tools, avatars, and synthetic media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they&#8217;re also increasingly familiar with what AI-generated content looks and sounds like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That familiarity can make generic, repetitive content particularly easy to dismiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Millennials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millennials frequently use digital tools in their professional and personal lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many recognize the practical advantages of AI while still placing considerable value on authenticity, personal recommendations, and genuine experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Generation X and Baby Boomers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older consumers may be more cautious about AI-generated claims, particularly when money, financial opportunities, or unfamiliar products are involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For marketers targeting these audiences, personal credibility, clear explanations, and transparency can be especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, these are broad tendencies\u2014not rules that apply to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 25-year-old can reject artificial marketing just as enthusiastically as a 75-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And a 75-year-old can become an enthusiastic AI user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I happen to know one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-the-human-touch-still-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Fatigue: Why the Human Touch Still MattersWhy the Human Touch Still Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are certain qualities that remain particularly valuable in sales and relationship building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Empathy and emotional understanding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good salesperson recognizes hesitation, listens carefully, and responds to what the customer is actually saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI can simulate empathy, but that isn&#8217;t the same thing as personally understanding someone&#8217;s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Personal relationships and trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People are more comfortable doing business with someone they believe is accountable for what they&#8217;re recommending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is especially true in affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I recommend a product or service, I want to know what I&#8217;m recommending and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Humor, spontaneity, and personality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the best conversations aren&#8217;t scripted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little humor, an unexpected observation, or an honest admission can establish a connection that no perfectly polished sales pitch can guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that&#8217;s something I believe marketers should be careful not to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"my-four-hour-ai-nightmare\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Four-Hour AI Nightmare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is an excellent tool for affiliate and digital marketers when used strategically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But too much reliance on it can actually waste more time than you think you&#8217;re saving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a perfect example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About a month ago, I was attempting to connect the hundred or so platforms we apparently all need to operate an online business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email accounts. Facebook. Instagram. Automation platforms. Marketing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know the drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I spent approximately four hours working with AI, trying to get everything connected properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And eventually, it worked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, sort of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The connections had been successfully made\u2014to my alternate accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrong email. Wrong Facebook. Wrong Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had successfully automated my way into a mess that required closing some accounts just to simplify things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this four-hour exercise in exasperation, I experienced a light-bulb moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admittedly, it may have been a rather dim bulb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cJust do it yourself.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I excused myself from AI\u2014dating myself with that expression\u2014and manually connected everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirty minutes later, I was finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four hours with artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirty minutes with natural intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a lesson in there somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ai-is-still-an-amazing-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Is Still an Amazing Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, don&#8217;t misunderstand me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m not suggesting we abandon artificial intelligence and return to typewriters, rotary phones, and carbon paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI can be extraordinarily useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracking metrics, organizing information, managing emails, researching topics, and automating repetitive tasks can make running an online business considerably easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, email marketing platforms such as AWeber <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aweber.com\/easy-email.htm?id=562049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.aweber.com\/easy-email.htm?id=562049<\/a> offer automation tools that help marketers communicate with subscribers without manually sending every message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AWeber also offers a free plan, subject to its current terms, allowing beginners to explore the platform before committing to a paid subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s the kind of automation I appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology doing the repetitive work while I concentrate on communicating with people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And let&#8217;s face it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AI is FUN!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can experiment with ideas, create entertaining videos, research subjects that interest you, and bring something you&#8217;ve been imagining to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can help with content creation, campaign analysis, and all sorts of tedious administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you can still goof off making ridiculous skit videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s not to like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem isn&#8217;t AI itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem begins when we allow the technology to replace our judgment instead of supporting it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/authentic4-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/authentic4-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/authentic4-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/authentic4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/authentic4-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/authentic4.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-road-of-excess-leads-to-the-palace-of-wisdom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Road of Excess Leads to the Palace of Wisdom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The poet William Blake famously wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He certainly wasn&#8217;t thinking about affiliate marketing or artificial intelligence when he wrote those words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But I think they&#8217;re particularly appropriate today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re experimenting with extraordinary technology. We&#8217;re discovering what works, what doesn&#8217;t, and what may have been better left alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps the excessive enthusiasm surrounding AI is exactly what will eventually teach us how to use it wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal shouldn&#8217;t be to eliminate the human element from marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be to use technology to make the human element more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And speaking of William Blake, perhaps he would have enjoyed greater financial success during his lifetime if he&#8217;d had access to something like Badass Network <a href=\"https:\/\/badassnetwork.com\/go\/dino4051\/\">https:\/\/badassnetwork.com\/go\/dino4051\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Badass Network gives me the opportunity to publish my blog, share my experiences, and connect with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No printing press required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts-know-when-not-to-use-ai\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: Know When NOT to Use AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/blake_small_600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/blake_small_600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/blake_small_600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1roxjdvg6aguv.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/10\/blake_small_600-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence isn&#8217;t going away, nor should 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