The ChatGPT Experiment - Ep 67: "You're Not Alone: How Others Are Really Using ChatGPT"

Host: Kerry Weston
Release Date: April 29, 2025

Introduction

In Episode 67 of The ChatGPT Experiment, host Kerry Weston delves into the diverse ways individuals and professionals are leveraging ChatGPT to enhance their daily lives and work processes. The episode emphasizes the communal aspect of learning and utilizing AI tools, reassuring listeners that they are not alone in their journey with ChatGPT.

Community Feedback and Shared Experiences

[04:55] "If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone."
Kerry opens the episode by addressing common feelings of being overwhelmed and the desire for better organization, themes frequently echoed by her community. She shares insights from listener feedback, highlighting how ChatGPT has become more than just a writing tool—it’s now a personal assistant helping with organization, planning, and reducing stress.

Personal Anecdotes and Practical Applications

Family Vacation in Aruba:
Kerry recounts her recent vacation to Aruba, where she experimented with ChatGPT's capabilities. She used the AI to plan her trip, gather insights, and streamline her experiences, demonstrating ChatGPT's practical applications in personal life. This hands-on approach illustrates how ChatGPT can assist in detailed planning and decision-making.

[15:30] "If you could gain back an hour a day, five hours a week, that's pretty valuable."
Highlighting the time-saving benefits, Kerry discusses how ChatGPT has helped her manage a hectic schedule, balancing business, family, and personal commitments. By acting as an "amazing intern," ChatGPT assists in organizing tasks, setting reminders, and generating content efficiently.

Advanced Features: Deep Research Mode

Kerry introduces the Deep Research feature in the paid version of ChatGPT, showcasing its ability to perform comprehensive research tasks beyond standard capabilities.

[22:15] "Before you go and research these things, ask me any questions."
She explains how enabling Deep Research allows ChatGPT to access external sources, providing validated and cited information. By feeding detailed criteria and requesting ChatGPT to ask clarifying questions, users can obtain tailored and reliable research outcomes. Kerry shares her experience using this feature to plan future vacations, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and providing comprehensive input to achieve the best results.

One-on-One Training Sessions and Diverse Use Cases

Kerry highlights the variety of one-on-one training sessions she offers, tailored to individual needs. She shares examples of listeners from different professions utilizing ChatGPT:

• Greg (Ohio): Enhancing investment research and analysis.
• Sally (Utah): Organizing client notes and generating content for counseling work.
• Alan (Arizona): Refining YouTube and social media marketing strategies.
• Fariba (California): Streamlining business processes and updating her book.
• Kevin (Canada): Scaling STEM educational programming with custom GPTs.
• Mark (Maine): Automating LinkedIn posts and refining technical document creation.
• Courtney (Iowa): Improving teaching materials and grading processes.

[25:50] "There are specific ways in which people are looking to apply ChatGPT."
These diverse applications illustrate ChatGPT's versatility across various industries and personal endeavors. Kerry emphasizes that regardless of the complexity of the task—be it STEM programming or daily scheduling—ChatGPT can be a valuable tool when properly utilized.

Key Strategies for Effective ChatGPT Use

Kerry outlines three evergreen strategies to maximize ChatGPT's potential:

1. Talk to It Like a Human
   [27:10] "Don't think of it as prompts, don't think of it as computer programming. Don't think of it as having to use a tool, literally talk to it like a human."
   Engaging in a conversational manner enhances the quality of interactions and outputs, making ChatGPT feel more like a collaborative assistant.

2. Treat It as an Amazing Intern
   [27:30] "When you give your intern proper background, proper information, what are we doing? Why are we doing it? What does success look like? What am I looking for? What am I not looking for? The more you give it, the better you're going to get."
   Providing comprehensive context and clear objectives allows ChatGPT to deliver more accurate and relevant assistance.

3. Narrow the Band
   [27:50] "Tell it you are this. I only want you to focus on this. This is the goal. This is all I want you to worry about right now."
   By narrowing the focus, users can eliminate distractions and direct ChatGPT to concentrate solely on the task at hand, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Upcoming Resources and Community Building

ChatGPT Curiosity Club:
Kerry announces the upcoming launch of the ChatGPT Curiosity Club, a dedicated space for members to access exclusive resources, participate in monthly webinars, and engage in open Q&A sessions. This initiative aims to foster a stronger community where users can share insights and support each other's AI journey.

New Guide: "From Overwhelmed to Organized"
She introduces a new guide in development, designed to help busy professionals utilize ChatGPT for smarter planning and stress reduction. This playbook will encapsulate lessons from her experiences and listener feedback, offering practical strategies to integrate ChatGPT into daily workflows.

[28:00] "The greater the community, the greater the strength of the community."
Kerry underscores the importance of community support in mastering ChatGPT, encouraging listeners to engage, share their experiences, and contribute to a collective knowledge base.

Conclusion

Kerry Weston’s Episode 67 of The ChatGPT Experiment underscores the transformative potential of ChatGPT when approached as a collaborative assistant. By sharing real-life applications, advanced features, and community-driven insights, the episode serves as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and seasoned users seeking to harness the full capabilities of ChatGPT. Kerry’s emphasis on conversational interaction, detailed context provision, and focused task management provides listeners with actionable strategies to integrate AI seamlessly into their personal and professional lives.

Stay Curious:
“Until next time, do stay curious because your curiosity is the most important component to you being successful with this thing. However you define success.” — Kerry Weston

Resources Mentioned:

• ChatGPT Experiment Website: chatgptexperiment.com
• Free Guide: Five Practical Tips Guide on ChatGPT
• Upcoming Guide: "From Overwhelmed to Organized"

For more information or to join the ChatGPT Curiosity Club, visit chatgptexperiment.com.