In a recent LinkedIn post, Kobi Omenaka explores the nuanced experience of interacting with artificial intelligence, drawing a clear distinction between productive and frustrating AI sessions. Omenaka uses vivid analogies to describe the feeling of successful AI collaboration versus the struggle of ineffective prompting.
The ‘Riding the Wave’ vs. ‘Smashing Your Laptop’ Analogy
Omenaka introduces a compelling metaphor to differentiate between positive and negative AI engagement. According to Omenaka, a good AI session feels effortless and intuitive, akin to being carried by a powerful current.
“A good AI session feels like you’re travelling without moving.”
This sensation is characterized by a sense of momentum, where small adjustments lead to significant progress. Omenaka elaborates on this feeling:
“The good sessions feel like you’re surfing a wave that’s already moving. You make tiny adjustments, and the AI (claude in my case) takes it from there. Momentum does the rest.”
Conversely, Omenaka describes unproductive AI interactions as a battle against an unyielding force. These sessions are marked by repetitive efforts and a lack of meaningful results, leading to frustration.
The Struggle of Ineffective Prompting
The opposite of a smooth, productive AI session is one where the user feels stuck, constantly refining prompts with little to no improvement. Omenaka captures this sentiment starkly:
“The bad sessions are the opposite. You’re pushing against a reinforced brick wall. Rewriting the same prompt over and over, hoping the eleventh time is the charm. But it never is. You just end up wanting to throw your laptop out the window”
This highlights the critical role of effective prompting and understanding how to guide AI tools to achieve desired outcomes. Omenaka suggests that while these frustrating experiences can occur, they are becoming less frequent for them.
Mastering AI Interaction
Omenaka indicates a growing mastery in eliciting better results from AI tools, noting a shift towards more positive experiences. The author implies that there is a learnable skill or ‘knack’ to achieving these effective AI interactions.
To further share this expertise, Omenaka points readers to their Substack, suggesting that deeper insights and strategies for navigating AI are available there. This positions Omenaka as a guide for others seeking to improve their own AI collaboration skills.
The post concludes by engaging the audience, asking if they still encounter these difficult AI sessions. This interactive element encourages reflection and community discussion around the shared challenges and triumphs of working with artificial intelligence.
📝 About This Content
This article is based on insights shared by Kobi Omenaka on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on August 11, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →