For those embracing AI in workflows—and not being displaced—the promise is clear: ditch the grunt work, reclaim time. Sounds utopian. But what happens to that freed-up time?

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀? The 80:20 rule, or Pareto Principle, has been my creative compass:  • 20% effort delivers 80% of quality output, a lean way to shine.  • But chasing that extra 20% perfection? It tips the scale, demanding 80% more effort for diminishing returns: reduced ROI and stretched resources. With AI in play, let’s rebalance and rethink this trusted mantra. This shift isn’t just the