Ep 66: The Second Brain Experiment: Developing A 'Two-Way' To-Do List

Ep 66: The Second Brain Experiment: Developing A 'Two-Way' To-Do List

Author: Cary Weston April 22, 2025 Duration: 22:34

Cary dives into how he's using ChatGPT not just as a business tool, but as a personal assistant—something he's calling his "second brain." Inspired by a listener named Jessica, he talks about using ChatGPT's memory to create weekly accountability check-ins, organize thoughts, prompt productivity, and even uncover personal blind spots.

Whether you're new to ChatGPT or a curious user trying to level up, this episode is packed with tangible takeaways and free resources designed to help you integrate ChatGPT into your everyday life and work.


3 KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • ChatGPT as Your Second Brain: Cary explains how he's using ChatGPT to hold weekly "check-ins" that act like personal accountability sessions—reviewing goals, reflecting on meetings, and even remembering to follow up on specific thoughts or conversations.

  • The Power of Prompting: Listeners can grab a free download from ChatGPTExperiment.com that includes prompts for building a voice style, writing authentically, creating content, and more. Cary walks through exactly what's included—spoiler: it's a lot.

  • Ask About Your Blind Spots: Cary shares a bold move—asking ChatGPT what it sees as his top five blind spots—and how that insight is helping him grow personally and professionally.


ABOUT CARY WESTON

Cary is a certified marketing coach, business owner, and the host of The ChatGPT Experiment podcast. He's known for making AI tools feel practical, accessible, and actually useful. Whether he's leading presentations for standing-room-only crowds or running one-on-one training sessions, Cary's goal is simple: help people get curious, get confident, and get results using ChatGPT.


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 www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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Ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT could actually fit into your daily work or creative projects without the technical overwhelm? The ChatGPT Experiment-Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners is built for that exact moment of curiosity. Host Cary Weston demystifies artificial intelligence in a way that feels like a helpful conversation, stripping away the jargon to focus on practical, actionable steps. This podcast moves beyond theory, offering listeners a chance to hear how prompts are crafted and how responses can be shaped for real tasks in business, marketing, education, and personal growth. Each episode feels like a guided session, where Cary’s approachable style turns abstract concepts into clear tools you can use immediately. Whether you're looking to streamline a workflow, generate fresh ideas, or simply understand the buzz, the content meets you where you are. The natural flow of the podcast makes complex topics accessible, ensuring that every listener, regardless of their starting point, can build genuine capability. It’s about transforming that initial interest into tangible skill, one straightforward explanation at a time.
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