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You don’t have to look far to discover the supposed controversy around all things AI. Whether it’s ChatGPT or a hundred other tools and apps that are based in AI, writers today must come to grips with if, and how, we are going to use these tools ethically.

And ultimately, we have to ask ourselves what unique contribution we make as human beings when algorithms and AI seem to be taking over the world.

I’m excited to bring you this conversation today with a writer who’s thought about these issues and can give us some perspective.

Todd Brison is an optimist who writes. He's an Amazon best-selling author and award-winning ghostwriter featured in Inc. Magazine, TIME, and CNBC.

Back in his corporate days, he worked on a global marketing team in Paris, France, so most of his ideas work across many cultures. When he's not pounding the keyboard, you’ll find him walking his spoiled French bulldog, drinking dandelion coffee in the kitchen with his wife Kate, or taking a bath with a book.

Todd and I work through several questions around AI, such as:

- Should writers be afraid of AI and ChatGPT?

- What can writers add that those tools can’t provide?

- What are the best ways writers can use those tools ethically?

- Where do you see AI heading in the next year, or few years?

I hope this conversation gives you guidance and clarity about your own approach to AI.

And, many thanks to my good friend Jared Odle for introducing me to Todd!

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear that’s been holding you back.

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Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear that’s been holding you back.

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I’ll be speaking on Saturday, Sep. 16th at the Refined Conference in Chattanooga, TN. This faith-based, one-day event is for authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to live out their God-given mission. Use the code DAILYWRITER to get $100 off your registration.

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE.

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own books, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.  

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We have all kinds of amazing guests on this podcast, but it’s rare that I have a guest whose platform has been built on the very concept of daily writing. But since 2010, my guest has been blogging about leadership every day. Now he has a following of nearly half a million people across social media and his email list.

His name is Dan Rockwell and he’s the genius behind LeadershipFreak.com. He describes himself as “freakishly interested in leadership.” Dan is an Inc Magazine Top Fifty Leadership and Management Expert and a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker.

According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.

Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations. He’s also the co-author of the brand-new book he wrote with John David Mann: a business parable called The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. It’s really terrific, and I hope you’ll pre-order a copy before it releases on Sep. 19th.

In this conversation, Dan and I talk about the inspiration behind The Vagrant and why he and John decided to approach it as a parable. I think you’ll discover some great insights on storytelling from Dan. We also talk about the genesis of his world-renowned blog, some leadership principles for writers and entrepreneurs, and his process for writing everyday, especially when you’re getting started.

This was a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation. Many thanks to John David Mann for introducing me to Dan!

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE.

Today’s email is also sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.

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