The “prompt paste” performance reviews are here.
Perfect grammar. The right keywords. Zero humanity.
It’s tempting, isn’t it? The deadline is looming, you lack the material, a chore you don’t want to endure, and the AI can deliver a polished review in seconds.
But it’s hollow. It spits out “demonstrated exceptional problem solving skills” without a soul, signaling “This wasn’t worth my time.”
The review is not about ticking boxes. It’s a moment of reflection. A map for what’s next. it’s about shaping growth with thoughtful feedback, crafted over time.
Think of the baker who feeds a sourdough starter every single day, and kneads the dough by hand, feeling for the moment it becomes just right.
They could use a robot. A chemical shortcut. A faster way.
They could. But they don’t. The taste would be different.
They understand that the slow and deliberate effort isn’t an obstacle to the outcome. The slow effort is what creates the value.
When you sit down to write a review, when you wrestle with the words, reflect on the moments of struggle and success, the document you produce isn’t the real product.
The attention is the product. The care is the product. The effort is the message.
So the question isn’t whether you can outsource genuine investment in your growth, or that of others to AI. The question is, what work are we choosing to do ourselves?