How I Fell In Love With AI

What if one unexpected conversation could change the way you learn, think, and approach the rest of your life?In this episode of THE BIG SWING, Lloyd reflects on a summer evening in Washington Square Park, where a spontaneous conversation with a young professional introduced him to a new way of seeing artificial intelligence — not as something distant, technical, or only meant for younger generations, but as a powerful tool for learning, growth, and reinvention.At 61, Lloyd remembers when computers first entered the classroom. Decades later, he finds himself using AI to think through trading, decision-making, personal challenges, creative projects, and everyday questions with a level of speed and depth he never expected.This episode is not about chasing technology for the sake of technology.It is about curiosity.It is about refusing stagnation.It is about being willing to learn something new at any age.Lloyd shares how ChatGPT became a kind of 24/7 thinking partner — helping him organize ideas, sharpen decisions, rethink old habits, and access information in a way that made learning feel exponential.Inside this episode:• How one conversation in a park opened the door to a new way of learning• Why AI can be especially valuable for people who still want to grow, build, and improve• How technology can help reduce frustration and turn confusion into action• Why curiosity matters more than age• How AI reshaped Lloyd’s approach to trading, problem-solving, and self-reflectionThis is an episode for anyone who has ever felt behind, overwhelmed by change, or unsure where to begin with new technology.The invitation is simple:Stay curious.Stay open.Keep learning.Because sometimes the biggest swing is not a dramatic life decision.Sometimes it begins with a question, a conversation, and the willingness to try something new.Send us Fan MailTHEE BIG SWING is a reflective podcast about the emotional reckonings and subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time — and the possibilities still available in life.Each episode explores the moments when curiosity, courage, accountability, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world.Through personal reflections and conversations, Lloyd explores changing identities, relationships, self-trust, and the quiet decisions that alter how we see ourselves over time.THEE BIG SWING is for people who are quietly realizing they are not the same person anymore and that there are still choices left.The biggest swing isn't always dramatic. Often, it's the shift inside that changes everything.If something here stayed with you, you can reach me at [email protected]