Stop AI Overwhelm: A Practical AI Workflow for Creators & Entrepreneurs | Rhonda Lavoie Podcast

Feeling curious about AI but mostly just overwhelmed or intimidated? You're not alone! So many creators and entrepreneurs feel stuck, staring at a blank page or getting generic results from tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. The biggest mistake? Treating AI like a vending machine instead of a creative partner.

In this episode, I share my practical, "unfancy" system for shifting your mindset and integrating AI into your workflow. Stop letting the "what ifs" paralyze you and start using AI to amplify your creativity and get back valuable time. It's all about Getting It Done, Keeping It Real.

In This Episode:

• (00:02:03) - The Vending Machine Mistake & The Mindset Shift: From Tool to Collaborator

• (00:04:03) - Avoiding the "Robot Voice": You're the Creative Director

• (00:05:01) - My 4-Stage AI Workflow: Ideation, Research, Drafting & Repurposing

• (00:05:19) - Stage 1: Ideation & Brainstorming (Beating the Blank Page)

• (00:06:33) - Stage 2: Research & Synthesis (Your Research Assistant)

• (00:07:47) - Stage 3: Drafting & First-Pass Content (The "Sh*tty First Draft")

• (00:08:42) - Stage 4: Polishing & Repurposing (My Podcast Clip System)

• (00:10:10) - Real Story: How AI Solved My Content Command Centre Overwhelm with Apps Script

• (00:16:10) - The Art of the Prompt: Giving Clear Instructions

• (00:16:50) - Tip 1: Give it a Persona ("Act As" Framework)

• (00:18:49) - Tip 2: Provide Context & Constraints (The "Brief")

• (00:19:53) - Tip 3: Iterate (Treat it Like a Conversation)

• (00:21:48) - Addressing the Fears: Will AI make you lazy, less smart, or steal your voice?

• (00:27:18) - The Paced Connection: Intentional Creation vs. Unmindless Consumption

• (00:28:18) - Your Weekly Challenge: One Simple Step with the "Act As" Framework

Resources Mentioned:

• AI Tools (General Concepts): ChatGPT, Google Gemini

• Google Workspace: Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Apps Script

• Concept: Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Draft"

This Week's Challenge:

Pick one small, repetitive task you dislike. Try using the "Act As" framework: give AI a specific persona (like 'expert copywriter' or 'meticulous assistant'), provide clear context and constraints for the task, and see how the results improve. Just start the conversation!

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