How I use AI to save 10+ hours per week

Key Concepts

• AI Augmentation for Writing
• Voice Pal (AI-powered voice recording and transcription app)
• Claude (AI writing assistant by Anthropic)
• ChatGPT (AI language model by OpenAI)
• Notion (Workspace and note-taking application)
• Cross-Context Learning
• Data Analysis with AI
• AI as a Personal Tour Guide
• Prompt Engineering (Level 1, 2, 3 Responses)
• Shopify (E-commerce platform)

AI for Writing Augmentation

Three-Step Writing Process

1. Voice Capture: Using Voice Pal to record thoughts and ideas.
   • Example: Rambling about procrastination techniques for a newsletter.
   • Voice Pal asks follow-up questions to expand on the initial thoughts.
2. AI Refinement: Transferring the transcript from Voice Pal to either ChatGPT or Claude for drafting.
   • The AI is used to "pull stuff out" of the user, not to write the content entirely.
3. Final Editing: Moving the AI-generated draft into Notion for final edits and adjustments.

Voice Pal Details

• Records and transcribes voice input.
• Asks sensible follow-up questions to stimulate further thought.
• Can export drafts directly to Notion, but the user prefers using Claude or ChatGPT as an intermediary.

Claude vs. ChatGPT

• Claude is generally preferred for writing quality (80% of the time).
• ChatGPT has better memory and context, sometimes producing a better first draft (20% of the time).
• The user often uses both and compares the outputs.

Iterative Refinement

• The user emphasizes that AI output is rarely perfect on the first try.
• Multiple outputs are generated and refined before arriving at an 80% good draft.
• The draft is then moved to Notion for final edits.
• The process is a back-and-forth between the user and the AI.

Time Savings

• Writing a newsletter previously took about 2 hours.
• With AI augmentation, it now takes about half an hour.
• Voice Pal allows capturing thoughts throughout the week, making the writing process easier.

Subject Line Generation

• Notion AI is used to suggest subject lines for emails.
• Claude or ChatGPT can also be used to generate subject lines.

Example: Newsletter Creation

• The user demonstrates the process of creating a newsletter about overcoming procrastination.
• They use Voice Pal to record their thoughts, then use Claude and ChatGPT to generate drafts.
• They then edit the draft in Notion, adding their own personal touches.
• The user notes that AI cannot replicate the "color" and personal style of their writing.

AI for Data Analysis

Use Case: YouTube Analytics

• The user downloads a CSV file of YouTube analytics data.
• They upload the file to Claude and ask it to suggest the next 10 videos to maximize views and subscriber growth.
• Claude provides video title suggestions and insights based on the data.
• The user then asks Claude to provide "level two and three" responses for deeper analysis.

Prompt Engineering

• The user uses the prompt "You've given me a level one response. I want you to go deeper and give me a level two and three response" to get more detailed analysis from Claude.

AI as a Personal Tour Guide

Use Case: Taiwan Trip

• The user used Claude as a personal tour guide during a trip to Taiwan.
• They asked Claude questions about landmarks, history, and culture.
• Example: Asking about Liberty Square in Taipei and the semiconductor industry in Taiwan.
• The user found Claude to be a valuable resource for exploring the city.

Claude vs. ChatGPT for Tour Guiding

• Claude is preferred for its lower friction in real-time search.
• Claude allows for immediate transcription and response with a single click.
• ChatGPT requires two clicks (transcription and send).
• ChatGPT's real-time feedback feature is considered too slow.

Example: Valentine's Day Dinner

• The user asks ChatGPT for sushi alternatives for his pregnant wife.
• ChatGPT provides suggestions for pregnancy-safe sushi with cooked ingredients.

Shopify Sponsorship

• Shopify is a commerce platform that allows entrepreneurs to start, grow, and manage businesses.
• Shopify powers entrepreneurs by providing tools to create businesses and sell products online, in person, and across social platforms.
• The user has personally used Shopify to sell stationary products, mechanical keyboards, and digital products.
• A free trial of Shopify is available at shopify.com/aliabdaal.

Conclusion

The video demonstrates how AI tools like Voice Pal, Claude, and ChatGPT can be used to augment various aspects of work and life, including writing, data analysis, and travel. The key is to use AI as a tool to enhance human creativity and productivity, rather than expecting it to do all the work. The user emphasizes the importance of iterative refinement and prompt engineering to get the best results from AI. The video also highlights the importance of cross-context learning, where insights from one domain can be applied to another.