{"id":78712,"date":"2025-12-10T12:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=78712"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:20:54","slug":"humans-want-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/humans-want-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"Humans want humans: The new era of entrepreneurship in the age of AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are living through one of the strangest moments in the history of the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI is now generating more content in a single day than humans produced in the first decade of social media. Blog posts. Captions. Videos. Articles. Websites. Even entire \u201cpersonalities\u201d are now being created by machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s the wild thing:

All this AI-generated content is now being fed back<\/em> into the AI models.
Which then produces even more<\/em> AI-generated content.
Which then gets scraped and recycled again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A feedback loop of synthetic ideas feeding synthetic ideas feeding synthetic ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A perpetual motion machine of digital junk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the result?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The internet feels increasingly unreal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polished. Predictable. Hollow.
The texture of real human expression is disappearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People can sense it.
People can feel it.
And people are getting tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why inside Mindvalley, we have begun repeating a simple mantra in every strategic conversation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHumans want humans\u2026\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a world drowning in artificial content, humanity becomes the premium.<\/em>
<\/em>Realness becomes the differentiator.
Presence becomes the product.
And your personal story becomes your greatest asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me show you what I mean through three powerful shifts we\u2019re seeing inside our own ecosystem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. A simple story that says everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This story says a lot about where the world is heading. Years ago, the late Bob Proctor<\/strong> recorded a beautiful Abundance Meditation<\/strong> in our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bob<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 He grabbed my old iPhone, sat down, and recorded it in one take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can hear a bit of room noise. It\u2019s not \u201cstudio perfect.\u201d But it\u2019s Bob. Raw. Present. Human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, we tried something: We cleaned up the audio with AI. Polished it. Smoothed out the rough edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And our community hated it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emails started pouring in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease bring back the old version.\u201d
\u201cI want the original Bob.\u201d
\u201cIt sounds too clean. I lost the feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about that for a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People preferred<\/em> the imperfect, slightly noisy, very human original to the AI-polished version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s the era we\u2019re stepping into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world has more \u201cperfect\u201d content than ever. But people are choosing realness<\/strong>, even when it\u2019s rough around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The rise of live learning: Why live teaching on Zoom is exploding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A few months ago, we launched Mindvalley <\/a>Academy<\/a><\/strong>, our new platform dedicated entirely to real-time learning<\/em> with real-world teachers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not assistants.Not facilitators. Not pre-recorded videos shot three years ago. And absolutely nothing generated by AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We made a commitment: Human beings will show up LIVE to teach human beings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the results shocked even us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our first six micro-degrees that launched quietly, with almost no major campaigns \u2014 are already on track to generate close to $30 million a year<\/strong>. And the student feedback has been extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because after consuming endless information on the internet, people are hungry for transformation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They want the nuance of lived experience.
They want energy in real time.
They want to ask questions.
They want to feel seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They want humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why Mindvalley Academy worked so fast. It wasn\u2019t because of clever AI tricks or conversion hacks.

It\u2019s simply aligning with what the world is organically gravitating toward:<\/strong>
<\/strong>
<\/strong>Humans want humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. We sold the majority of tickets to our next event ONE YEAR in Advance\u2026never seen anything like this in 15 years of events. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s another example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we quietly opened ticket sales for Mindvalley University 2026<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a full year early \u2014 something unbelievable happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We sold 55% of all tickets in the first three days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was 500% faster<\/strong> than any year in our history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why were families, entrepreneurs, students, and seekers rushing to book a transformational event in a completely different country\u2026 twelve months in advance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are craving in-person human connection<\/em> like never before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the truth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No AI transcript can replicate the feeling of dancing with thousands of souls under the Estonian sunset.
No chatbot can replicate the moment a strange conversation with a stranger that turns into a lifelong friendship.
No algorithm can reproduce the magnetic energy of a teacher who walks into the room with fire in their voice and wisdom in their presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindvalley was born from this ethos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real humans. Real teachers. Real transformation. Real community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mindvalley<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s what\u2019s selling out Mindvalley University (July 20-Aug 2 | Estonia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the real<\/em> reason is simple, in a world where everything feels digital: Humans want humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The personal brand awakening: Why I removed the Mindvalley podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This next part may surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few months ago, I made a decision that shocked our team:
I took down the Mindvalley podcast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not because I didn\u2019t love it or it didn\u2019t perform.
But because the world has changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People don\u2019t want to follow a podcast about a company \u2014 even if the company is beloved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People don\u2019t wake up thinking: \u201cI wonder what this company<\/em> has to say today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They wake up thinking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhose perspective<\/em> do I trust?\u201d
\u201cWhose journey<\/em> do I resonate with?\u201d
\u201cWhose voice<\/em> feels real to me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They want to follow a human being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So instead, I shifted my energy toward the Vishen Lakhiani YouTube channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s what happened:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My personal brand started growing faster <\/strong>than Mindvalley\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not because I\u2019m more interesting than Mindvalley.
But because founders<\/em> carry something companies cannot replicate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heartbeat.
A journey.
A wound.
A perspective shaped by fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is when something Daniel Priestley told me hit me harder than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel \u2014 one of the world\u2019s leading entrepreneurship teachers and the most frequent guest on Diary of a CEO \u2014 said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI own seven companies. But I invest heavily in my personal brand because it drives traffic to all seven. People follow people first.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creators. Coaches. Founders. Even CEOs of big companies. The ones who show up as humans<\/em>  not as polished corporate avatars are the ones cutting through the noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, humans want humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a fundamental truth of human psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So What Does the Future Hold for Entrepreneurs and Founders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are six shifts I believe every entrepreneur, coach, and creator must pay attention to \u2014 because they are coming fast, and they will reshape everything we know about influence and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. AI will dominate content which means information is no longer your value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re entering a world where anyone can publish. Anyone can \u201csound smart.\u201d Anyone can generate a polished, perfect script in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the edge is no longer what<\/strong> you know. The edge becomes who you are while you teach it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your life lessons, your original stories, your realness, these become essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I record content these days, I don\u2019t bother ensuring my hair is perfectly combed. I don\u2019t fuss with lighting or studio setups. None of that seems to matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s proof:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a><\/td>My recent clip about being stopped by the FBI<\/a><\/strong> at US Airport recorded while I was literally walking through a mall in Miami<\/strong> hit 1.5 million views<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, videos I film in a proper studio with full lighting setups don\u2019t even come close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why? Because humans want humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not polished. Not perfection. Not filters. Only Presence. Realness. Story.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Your personal story becomes your moat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In an AI-powered internet<\/strong>, realness becomes rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So embrace your imperfections, lived experience and your emotional honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your story is the new currency, your authentic brand and a major competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what I personally do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I keep a digital list of stories, over 200 of them<\/strong> gathered from my life. Moments with spiritual teachers. Traumatic incidents from childhood. Insights that struck me while sitting with a shaman on a plant medicine journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I write these stories down, refine them, and reuse them in my content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, the true story of Bob Proctor coming to our office <\/strong>(that you saw at the start of this newsletter) I\u2019ve used that story in two newsletters. And every time, people light up. Why? Because it\u2019s real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your stories are your soul\u2019s fingerprints. AI can\u2019t replicate them. And audiences crave them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Live teaching will outperform recorded courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People don\u2019t want more videos. They want presence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They want your eyes, your energy, your intuition responding in real time. Transformation happens live<\/strong>, not later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why I\u2019ve shifted almost entirely to live teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I haven\u2019t recorded a new pre-recorded program in over a year but I\u2019ve clocked over 100 hours<\/strong> of live teaching on Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the response?
Electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I enjoy it more because I get to feel my audience\u2019s energy.
And they love it because loyalty is built through interaction, not information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the future of online education:
Real humans. Real time. Real transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. In-person events, seminars, and workshops will explode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The world is starving for community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community isn\u2019t a \u201cnice to have\u201d anymore. Community is becoming the new currency<\/strong> of entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever business you run  a restaurant, a longevity clinic, a coaching program on Instagram your secret weapon will be bringing your people together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engage in the comments. Host real-world meetups. Create spaces where your customers can connect with you and with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently in London, I invited 40 students from our Manifesting Mastery program to join me for dinner. It turned into one of the most beautiful evenings I\u2019ve had this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real connection creates raving fans<\/strong>. Raving fans create movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movements create unstoppable businesses.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Your founder brand will outperform your company brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People don\u2019t follow logos. People follow leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So yes,  create Instagram pages for each of your companies. Do the branding. Build the funnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the truth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80% of your energy should go into your founder brand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because companies may rise and fall. But your founder brand, if you build it right, can outlive you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at Bob Proctor. He passed away in 2021. Yet his content, his clips, his teachings \u2014 they\u2019re everywhere. People are still quoting him today. A strong founder brand becomes immortal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The future belongs to entrepreneurs who combine AI with authenticity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let AI make you faster. Let AI handle the repetition, the workload, the technical polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let your humanity<\/strong> be the masterpiece. Your stories.Your scars. Your worldview. Your vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s what makes you unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This very section of this article is being written in collaboration with AI.
I\u2019m pacing around my room, speaking out loud to one of my team members. It\u2019s being recorded, transcribed, and sent directly into ChatGPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI is helping me grammar check,polish, and structure this newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But every idea, every insight, every metaphor, every story is coming straight from my heart and lived experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the model. AI is the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But YOU are the conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the entrepreneurs who master this synergy who blend speed with soul, efficiency with essence will lead the next decade of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2b50 And This Is Why We Created:
The Social Media Summit (3 Days | Jan 9-11)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Happening in Dubai in partnership with the 1 Billion Followers Summit.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The game has changed: You don\u2019t need to \u201ccrack the algorithm\u201d anymore. You need to show up as a human<\/strong> in a world of machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this world that\u2019s changing faster than ever, entrepreneurs need a new skillset:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about tapping into the deepest truth of the digital age: <\/strong>Humans want humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai<\/strong> one of the most powerful creator & entrepreneurship gatherings on the planet, we\u2019re bringing together world-class teachers, creators, and founders to teach you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use AI without becoming artificial.<\/strong>
<\/strong>How to build a personal brand that people trust.<\/strong>
<\/strong>How to tell stories that people FEEL.<\/strong>
<\/strong>How to build a community around your mission.<\/strong>
<\/strong>How to show up LIVE, human, present, and powerful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As founder of Mindvalley, I\u2019ve made a commitment to myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year, we will outdo the previous year in regards to how deeply we connect as humans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re world-class at using AI inside Mindvalley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what truly sets us apart and what I care about most for 2026 is: Helping you become a human brand people want to follow for life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Social Media Summit<\/strong> is where we start working together. You can join us live in Dubai<\/strong> or virtually from anywhere in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in or near Dubai, I\u2019d love to see you in the room. There\u2019s a special 20% ticket discount<\/strong> available for the next 24 hours<\/strong> for in-person tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because the next decade of growth won\u2019t belong to the loudest or the most polished.

It will belong to the founders and creators who dare to stay deeply human<\/strong> in a world of machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humans want humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s build your next chapter around that truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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