Creativity and Obsession Are the True Personal MOATs in the AI Age
jackedAJ · x · 2026-09-01
Creativity and obsession are the true personal MOATs in the age of AI.
The author argues that creativity requires obsession with something over a long period, which is incredibly difficult to maintain today. With AI offering so many shortcuts and temptations, it is hard to resist and take the boring, stupid-sounding route. However, doing exactly that is what will set you apart.
Furthermore, obsession can create new and unique things. In the current economy, having the ability to create something unique is like possessing the power of a god.
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