Ep 111 - The Execution Paradox: Why using AI doesn't make the work any less yours

<h2 data-section-id="1lijbpk" data-start="0" data-end="18">Episode Summary</h2> <p data-start="20" data-end="591">In this episode, Cary talks about the difference between work that is <strong data-start="90" data-end="107">created by AI</strong> and work that is <strong data-start="125" data-end="143">executed by AI</strong>. He shares a personal example of using Claude to take his own recorded thoughts, pull the transcript from Descript, shape it into an article using his own writing rules and style, and prepare it in WordPress for review. His point is simple: the idea, thinking, voice, and final judgment are still his. AI is just helping shrink the "busy middle" so more time can go toward the valuable human part of the work.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1327mrr" data-start="593" data-end="611">3 Key Takeaways</h2> <ul data-start="613" data-end="1181"> <li data-section-id="12pskab" data-start="613" data-end="792"> <strong data-start="615" data-end="689">There's a big difference between "created by AI" and "executed by AI."</strong> Cary makes the case that using AI to carry out your own process does not make the work any less yours.</li> <li data-section-id="1hgs8x" data-start="794" data-end="981"> <strong data-start="796" data-end="837">AI can help shrink the "busy middle."</strong> The repetitive, tedious, time-consuming parts of a project can drain energy away from the final polish, where your real expertise matters most.</li> <li data-section-id="eeqxqc" data-start="983" data-end="1181"> <strong data-start="985" data-end="1034">Your ideas, voice, and judgment still matter.</strong> Cary's example shows AI being used as a tool to organize, draft, and move work forward based on resources, rules, and thinking he already created.</li> </ul> <p data-start="1183" data-end="1379">By the way - here's the article: https://chatgptexperiment.com/you-dont-have-to-apologize-for-using-ai/</p> <p data-start="1183" data-end="1379"> </p> <p data-start="1183" data-end="1379">Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at <a class="decorated-link" href= "http://www.chatgptexperiment.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1354" data-end="1379">www.ChatGPTExperiment.com</a></p> <p data-start="1381" data-end="1390">+++++++++</p> <p data-start="1392" data-end="1409">CONNECT WITH CARY</p> <p data-start="1411" data-end="1606">ChatGPT Podcast Website: