Gen AI Trainer & Content Strategist | Travis Taborek
ttaborek.bsky.social
Gen AI Trainer & Content Strategist | Travis Taborek
@ttaborek.bsky.social
Met a startup founder. Smart guy, solid vision.

Then he hit me with:
🗣️ "Writing takes too much effort. Can we just AI?"
🗣️ "I don’t need AN content writer."

(Yes, AN. A startup founder who could barely spell 🤦‍♂️)

But here’s the part that really stuck with me—he had a point. 🧵👇
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Met a startup founder at a tech conference. Cool guy. Had a solid app idea.

Then the convo took a turn:
🗣️ "Can’t we just AI writing?"
🗣️ "There are GPTs for SEO now."
🗣️ "You should start a startup, not a service."

Spoken like someone who’s never had to pay rent 🤦‍♂️
March 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
AI agents aren’t coming in years—they’re coming in months. @OpenAI's Operator is already available for Pro account users.

Soon, AI will:
🖱️ Click through apps
📩 Send emails
🌐 Browse the web
📝 Write & research

After that? AGI hits. AI with emotions, reasoning, and self-awareness.
March 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
AI is insanely resource-intensive. OpenAI alone burns as much energy as a small country.

That means barriers to entry. The best AI? Tech giants get first dibs.

I work with AI daily, and honestly? It scares the hell out of me. If I didn’t have to embrace it for work, I’d probably hate it too.
March 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Writing takes a lot of manual effort…we can just automate that with AI now.”

☝️A startup founder I talked to
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"He’s not just a skilled writer—he’s also handy with GenAI tools… Travis proved there are best practices in this area."

A glowing testimonial from my friend and former colleague Keith Mackenzie at Workable.
March 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
SEO is dying as a distribution channel. There, I said it.

The money just isn’t there anymore. Not like it used to be.

The universe is telling me it’s time to pivot.

What tools are changing how you work? Drop your thoughts 👇
March 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The phrase "I'll figure it out" has created more millionaires than any MBA program.

Smart people say: "I don't know how to do that yet. I need more training."

"Stupid" people say: "Never done it before, but I'll figure it out."

Guess who wins more often?

bit.ly/stupid-peopl...
March 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Intelligence often comes with social awkwardness, niche interests, and overthinking.

Meanwhile, less intellectually-gifted folks build broad networks of weak ties - exactly what research shows leads to opportunities.
March 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Notice how the smartest person at the party is usually alone in the corner while the least intellectual is collecting contacts and having a blast?
There's a brutal lesson here: Success requires networks, not just brains.

bit.ly/stupid-peopl...
March 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Content marketing in 2024? People are tired of faceless brands & AI-generated fluff.

That’s why founder-led content is taking off.

As AI-generated content floods our feeds, authentic voices will stand out more than ever.

I’m doubling down on personality-driven content.
March 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I’m not just a content creator—I’m a content strategist too.

When I started working with Workable, I saw an opportunity:

“HR pros are going to Google ‘how to use ChatGPT for hiring.’ Workable needs to be the first thing they see.”
March 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Why are so many successful people kinda... stupid?

Simple: They believe in themselves 100%.

No overthinking. No self-doubt Just pure, unearned confidence.

Meanwhile, smarter folks see all the ways they could fail and talk themselves out of trying.

bit.ly/stupid-peopl...
February 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Anyway, what were you doing during COVID?

#RemoteWork #DigitalNomad #AintGoingBackToTheOffice
February 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🎉 Think of your typical party:

Corner: Genius on phone, judging everyone's music taste

Center: Complete dummy doing keg stands, wearing a lampshade

Who gets ahead in life? The dummy. Almost always.

Full take on why "stupid" people succeed: https://bit.ly/stupid-people-bluesky
February 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Most teams have no clue how to use AI. Those who figure it out? They’ll win.

I help marketing & creative teams:
✅ Work faster
✅ Focus on what matters
✅ Create better content

Want in? DM me.
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
➡️”If Trump wins I’m moving to Canada”

➡️ Doesn’t move to Canada

🙃 Cries about it on TikTok

#DontBlameMe #IVotedForBernie #WeCouldHaveHadFreeHealthcare
February 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off. When you hate someone, hate them until it hurts."

- Henry Rollins, Black Flag frontman and one of my childhood idols

February 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Keith Mackenzie said it best:

“Travis is great. He’ll be an asset to any content team—equally adept at planning and creating. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better ideator, writer, and partner in all things content.”

If you need content that actually moves the needle, I’m your guy.

February 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I’m now a published poet. My name is in print.

"Pura Vida," my poem about Costa Rica, is part of an anthology featuring writers from the Lowcountry. A major career milestone for me—one step closer to my long-term goal of being an author.

February 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
All I’ve ever wanted to be was a writer.

But now? AI spits out text with a button push. Everyone thinks they can be a "writer" if they just know the right prompts.

I’m figuring out how to stay true to my passion while adapting to this AI-powered world.

Writers, how are you handling this shift?
February 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I just heard the news from @redhookstudios.bsky.social.

RIP Wayne June. His peerless voice acting drew me to @darkestdungeon.bsky.social, one of the games that introduced me to indie gaming and one of my favorites of all time.

A legend has passed today.
January 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Study mode activated. Thanks Lofi Girl for all the great merch! ☕👧🐱🧣📚🎧🎶🎵
January 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Don't worry guys, climate change is a leftist hoax. #ILiveInTheSouth
January 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Don't worry guys, it'll all blow over and go back to normal eventually.

We just gotta get Trump out.

#InagurationDay
January 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM