How are people really using AI day to day – beyond the hype?

In this episode, we share the specific ways we use AI in our personal and professional lives. From planning and strategy work to home repairs and supplement research, we talk through the tools and tactics that help us stay focused, move faster, and avoid overwhelm.

📝 Show notes

Key discussion points:

• Why AI helps Nihal manage ADHD and stay structured in her strategy work
• The underrated power of voice mode for messy thinkers
• How Gil uses his own app, Mira, for weekly brain dumps and task tracking
• The difference between asking AI to do the work vs helping you think better
• Using AI for daily prioritisation, task triage, and accountability
• Travel planning workflows that cut hours of research
• Using AI to source credible health supplement recommendations
• Grok for news summaries and staying current without the doomscroll
• AI in DIY and home repairs – the £150 mistake Nihal avoided
• Product ideation and edge case exploration using AI as a thought partner

Notable quotes:

“AI is a game changer for messy thinkers – it helps me go from chaos to clarity.” – Nihal

“I don’t ask AI to create the strategy – that’s what clients hire me for. I use it to structure my thinking.” – Nihal

“AI helps me think about what I’ve missed, especially when scoping new products.” – Gil

“When it’s free, you’re the product.” – Nihal

“We don’t need more AI slop. We need more content that adds real value.” – Gil

Tools mentioned:

• ChatGPT Voice Mode
• Claude
• Perplexity
• Grok on X
• Mira – Gil’s custom productivity app
• Librarian (app for Slack digests)

Use cases discussed:

• Strategic thinking & planning
• Weekly task prioritisation
• Personal coaching-style reflections
• Travel planning with constraints
• Supplement research with clinical backing
• News curation
• DIY and home improvement fixes
• UX and product flow ideation

Have AI questions? Connect with us on LinkedIn – we’d love to help you cut through the noise and start getting real value from AI.

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

• Nihal Salah
• Gil Chan