Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning in the Age of AI

This quote feels more relevant today than ever before. We’re living in an era of constant transformation, not just in how we work, but in how we think, learn, and adapt. And nothing is accelerating this change more than artificial intelligence.

AI is no longer a far-off concept, it’s integrated into our emails, our brainstorming sessions, our customer journeys, and our decision-making. It’s fast, it’s powerful, and it can be incredibly helpful. But here’s the catch: if we let AI do all the thinking for us, we risk becoming passive.

The Gift and the Risk of AI

AI can increase efficiency, offer insights, streamline work, and even help us uncover creative ideas we may have missed. It’s a tool and like any tool, its value depends on how we use it. The risk? Complacency. When a tool becomes so capable that it starts making decisions for us instead of with us, we stop questioning, we stop learning and worst of all ... we stop evolving.

Learning to Let Go (Unlearning)

Much of what we once saw as ‘best practice’ or ‘tried and tested’ is no longer relevant. In this landscape, unlearning becomes just as important as learning.

Unlearning means:

• Challenging your assumptions.

• Letting go of systems that once worked but now limit growth.

• Being open to a different way ... even if it’s unfamiliar.

Relearning with Purpose

Relearning is about staying relevant and adaptable — but it’s also about doing things better. AI can support this by surfacing better paths, automating repetitive work, and creating space for deeper strategic thinking.

The goal isn’t just to do more. The goal is to become more intentional, more reflective, and more agile in how we lead, collaborate, and make impact.

Where I Stand

Personally, I’m still learning — and often, relearning. Some days, it means embracing a new tool or insight. Other days, it’s about stepping back and asking myself: Is this still the right way? Is there a better way?

AI has been a support in this journey, not a shortcut.

Let’s use it to grow, not to drift.

Closing Thought: Staying curious, open, and willing to evolve is the real skill we need now. AI can enhance that journey, but it should never replace it.