AI Literacy Is the New Excel
In 2010, putting "proficient in Excel" on your resume made you stand out. By 2015, you couldn't get an office job without it. Alex and Riley make the case that AI literacy is following the same trajectory — just 10x faster. One weekend. Free tools. A 20–40% pay premium waiting on the other side.
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Show Notes
The Excel Parallel
Between 2010–2015, Excel went from differentiator to table stakes. AI literacy is following the exact same curve, compressed into 18 months.
What 'AI Literate' Means
5 concrete skills employers look for — none require coding. Use AI for writing, research, drafts, automation, and tool adoption.
The One-Weekend Plan
Saturday: ChatGPT + Perplexity. Sunday: role-specific tool + LinkedIn update. Two days from zero to AI-literate.
What Happens If You Wait
Someone who uses AI is applying for your job. The 2027 market won't ask if you know AI — it'll assume you do.
Full Guide
Complete written article with data, statistics, and the step-by-step weekend plan.
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