Why AI Feels Random (And How to Fix It)

Jan. 12

The problem usually isn’t the tool — it’s how it’s used.

Hey there,

You ask AI a question and get a great response.
Later, you ask something similar… and the answer is completely different.

That’s frustrating.
And it makes AI feel unreliable.

Here’s the thing…
Most of the time, the problem isn’t the tool.
It’s how we’re using it.

A lot of people treat AI like a slot machine.
Pull the lever.
Hope for a win.

That works sometimes — but it’s not how you build anything dependable.

I treat AI differently.
I treat it like a system.

Just like a new team member, AI needs direction:

• What role it’s playing
• How it should communicate
• What a good outcome looks like

When you give it that, the randomness disappears.

What This Looks Like in Real Life

Instead of typing something vague like:

Write me an email

I start with something like this:

Act as my business assistant. Write a short, friendly email for business owners explaining one practical AI tip. Keep it clear, conversational, and useful. Avoid jargon. End with a thoughtful takeaway.

Same tool.
Completely different result.

Now I’m not guessing.
I’m guiding.

And when AI behaves the same way every time, it becomes something I can actually rely on.

Why This Matters More Than You Think

Consistency is what turns tools into systems.

When AI is predictable:

• You spend less time fixing outputs
• You reuse prompts instead of rewriting them
• You trust the results enough to move faster

You’re no longer “trying AI.”
You’re using it.

The Real Lesson

The real lesson isn’t how smart AI is.

AI works best when you stop hoping and start instructing.

Creativity is fun.
But clarity is what saves time.

If AI feels hit-or-miss right now, that’s not a failure.
It’s a signal that it needs better direction — not more effort.

One Simple Thing to Try Today

Before your next AI request, pause and answer three questions:

1. Who do I want AI to act as?
2. How do I want it to sound?
3. What does “done” look like?

That small habit changes everything.

👉 Want help applying this to your specific business?

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See you soon,

Skeeter Hansen
Founder, Twister Hub AI
Certified AI Consultant
Helping small businesses use AI simply, practically, and confidently