Large Language Models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok mirror us—they’re charming, agreeable, and validating, like “girlfriends.” But real growth needs friction. To use AI wisely, seek contrast and challenge, not comfort. Validation feels good—but only challenge makes us grow.

Margaret Heffernan’s TED Talk begins with the story of “superchickens” — a failed experiment in breeding only top performers. The result? Destruction. The lesson: success isn’t about individual brilliance but collaboration, trust, and diversity. True performance thrives in connection — not competition. We don’t need superchickens; we need strong, united flocks.

Your nervous system needs nourishment too—through movement, learning, sensory input, and rest. This post explores how to recognise and honour your personal “daily dose” to support clarity, balance, and wellbeing.

Creativity in HR isn’t about art — it’s about shaping lives. HR pros design systems that impact wellbeing, family, and hope. Real creativity starts with impulsivity. The first instalment in a series about Real Drivers of Innovation.