A Productivity Practice That’s Been Useful Lately
Simple Life Hack: Under 60 Seconds
Problem Statement
I was struggling to retain information from self-improvement books and make meaningful connections between ideas.
The Fix
By pretending a conversational AI is the author of the book, I can engage with the content in a more interactive way. This simple trick helps me grasp complex concepts and apply them to my life.
How to Do It
- Open ChatGPT and set up the prompt: “You are [Author Name]. I’d like to have a chat with you.”
- Replace [Author Name] with the actual author of your current book.
- Ask questions about the book’s content, specific ideas or concepts that interest you.
- Have a conversation as if you’re discussing the topic with the author.
Extra Use Case
This productivity practice isn’t limited to self-improvement books. You can also use it for educational texts, research papers, or even historical non-fiction books. Just set up the conversational prompt and engage in a discussion about the subject matter.
