AI Apprentice Builder Mindset Scorecard
Thinking of applying to our $2,500 AI Apprentice program? Before you step into the dojo, run yourself through this scorecard. It’s designed to separate builders from spectators and show you whether you’re ready to thrive in our high-velocity environment.
Tool Curiosity
- Ask yourself: what’s a tool or app you recently discovered, and how did you learn it?
- Good sign: you dove in, broke it, and figured it out by doing.
- Red flag: you only watched tutorials but never touched it.
Execution Velocity
- Ask yourself: what’s something you shipped within 48 hours of learning a new tool or concept?
- Good sign: you value momentum over perfection.
- Red flag: you research forever and never start.
Grit & Follow‑Through
- Ask yourself: when you get stuck on a task you’ve never done, what’s your first move?
- Good sign: you start Googling, ask ChatGPT, and try small iterations until it works.
- Red flag: you wait for someone to tell you the answer.
Documentation Reflex
- Ask yourself: how do you keep track of what you learn so others can reuse it?
- Good sign: you record Looms, maintain a Notion page or write short SOPs.
- Red flag: you keep it all in your head.
Attitude Toward Change
- Ask yourself: AI is making some jobs obsolete — how do you feel about that?
- Good sign: you’re excited and see opportunity in staying ahead.
- Red flag: you feel threatened or insist AI can’t replace human creativity.
Scoring and Interpretation
Use the table below to assign yourself points in each area. Then total your score to see where you stand.
| Category | Points Range |
|---|---|
| Tool Curiosity | 0–30 |
| Execution Velocity | 0–25 |
| Grit & Follow‑Through | 0–20 |
| Documentation | 0–15 |
| Attitude Toward Change | 0–10 |
- 85–100 points – Builder: you’re ready for our program (think Marko / Danny tier).
- 60–84 points – Trainable: you have potential; expect a learning curve.
- Below 60 points – Pass for now: you’ll need more self-drive before you can thrive here.
Final Thoughts
Age isn’t the issue — mindset is. Younger applicants often adapt faster because they’re used to experimenting with new tools. But anyone with curiosity, humility and the will to tinker can become a builder. Use this scorecard honestly and decide if you’re ready to dive into our AI Apprentice program.