Crow Circle 014 - Stay Human in the Age of AI

CC014 Chapters:

Reminder — Stay Human in the Age of AI

Rhythm — Spotlight: Charlotte Strength

Ritual — Bookings with Vetted Vendors

CROW’s Top Picks — 3-Day Training Forecast

Music Recommendation — “Point and Kill” — Little Simz & Obongjayar

1. REMINDER — Stay Human in the Age of AI

Swimming competitively at 5’7” in the 100m butterfly only got me so far. There weren’t enough underwater kicks or breath holds to outlast guys with 6’4” wingspans. I could still beat their asses — but not forever, lol.

AI is the same.

Stop trying to race in a lane that was never yours. The perfect memorization or flawless Excel sheets? That’s a measure of excellence, not humanity.

We use AI to do more of what makes us — us.

How I see it after starting 2 business:

• Marketing → don’t let AI write your copy; use it to sharpen, fine-tune, and spark ideas.

• Sales → track calls, measure % of speech, surface questions, and check empathy with your framework.

• Operations → automate everything possible so people have more room to actually be people.

And the big takeaway? Automation isn’t the point. The point is creativity, connecting the dots, and leading with oversized empathy.

Machines can outpace your output.
But not your spirit.
Not your ability to feel God in the silence.

“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” — Mark 8:36

You were meant to live as your unique self!

And that begins by remembering:
Being human is still the point — even in the world of AI.

Real life height difference from my competitive swimming days 😂

2. RHYTHM — Vendor Spotlight: Charlotte Strength

Vendor: Charlotte Strength 🏋️‍♂️

Type: Gym & Fitness Studio

What: Whether you’re just learning the basics of weightlifting, chasing PRs as a hybrid athlete, or looking to level up overall performance — Charlotte Strength is built for growth.

For: Athletes serious about performance improvement.

How: Group training, one-on-one coaching, virtual sessions, online support, and ongoing memberships.

CROW Members Perks: Ask for Chris — they’re offering one free class per month to all CROW members.

Check out their turf and mural in the back! Nico with Chris at Charlotte Strength!

https://www.charlottestrength.com/

CROW’s Top Picks — Weather Feature 🌦️

Sometimes it rains.
Sometimes it’s too windy, too hot, or too cold for outdoor training.

That’s why CROW is rolling out a beta weather feature — so you can plan your rides and runs while staying synced with local communities, vendors, and Greenways.

Each day, you’ll see scores that suggest which activities are best suited for the conditions.

More to come. 👨🏻‍🌾

3. RITUAL — Vendor Bookings on the Platform

We now have 150+ vendors and groups live on the platform.

But here’s the key: not everyone is vetted. Only vetted vendors unlock direct booking access — plus CROW member perks (like the free class at Charlotte Strength). When a vetted vendor shows up in your feed, you can book them directly.

Simple. Seamless. Built for the community.

👉 Access Now

• Home Page → Community Platform (Desktop Only)

• *Password = your email (Registered Members Only)