Reframe AI tool costs as investments, not subscriptions
Most people compare the cost of AI tools like Claude ($200/month) or a DGX Spark ($5,000) to Netflix, Xbox Live, or Amazon Prime — services that, as Alex Finn puts it, 'suck your money and life forces away' without adding real value. That framing is wrong. AI tools, when used correctly, are investments in yourself that should generate a measurable ROI. The key mental shift is to stop asking 'is this expensive?' and start asking 'what value can I create with this?' If you're not seeing a return, the problem isn't the cost — it's how you're using the tool.
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