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Turn On Your Creative Brain with Generative AI
A Personal Journey Into Endless Possibilities
I still remember the first time I asked ChatGPT for help with writing an email. I typed my request, watched the cursor blink, and had a perfectly serviceable response within seconds. Efficient? Yes. Revolutionary? Not exactly.
Like most people, I initially approached AI the same way I approached a vending machine: insert explicit instruction and receive predictable output. But then something clicked. What if I was thinking about this all wrong?
Breaking the Google Search Mindset
We’ve all been conditioned by two decades of Google to think linearly. We type questions, get answers, and move on. This approach is practical but limits us in ways we don’t even realize.
When I first started working with generative AI, I brought this same mentality to the table: “Write me a blog post about the latest technology trends.” “Create a schedule for my workout routine.” Functional? Sure. Transformative? Seriously, not even close.
The breakthrough came when I forgot my laptop with an important presentation I was going to give. I showed up for a significant presentation with no backup, and three hours to showtime. I turned to my phone and started a desperate…
