Procrastinating? Overthinking? Waiting for motivation?In Episode 6 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony Winyard shows you how to break free from perfectionism and overwhelm — with the help of beginner-friendly AI tools like ChatGPT, Goblin Tools, and Otter.ai.🎧 What You'll Learn:Why procrastination isn’t about laziness — and what it really meansHow to use Goblin Tools to break big tasks into small stepsHow ChatGPT can coach you through the messy middleWhat happens when you let AI support your first draft instead of fighting for the perfect one🛠 Tools in this Episode:Goblin Tools: https://goblin.toolsChatGPT: https://chat.openai.comOtter.ai: https://otter.ai🗓 Free Webinar: Automate the Tasks You HateJoin us Monday 1 July @ 7:30PM — Sign up at https://www.tonywinyard.com (click “Live Sessions”)📺 Watch every episode: YouTube + Spotify🎧 Subscribe to the show: https://how-to-use-ai.captivate.fm/listen💬 Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtouseai
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Don’t Clean Before the Cleaner Comes (Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AI)
Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AIMost small business owners delay using AI because their systems are messy. But AI is made for mess. In this episode, Tony explains why you don’t need to organise everything first, and how to get value straight away.In this episode:Why “I’ll start once I’m organised” is a lieWhat AI tools actually need to workReal-life case studies from Tony’s clientsHow to get powerful results from chaosTony’s personal 3-step “messy start” methodTools & Links Mentioned:ChatGPT (Free Version)Bardeen.aiSaneBox for EmailThis Week’s Action:Choose one messy file (notes, spreadsheet, email thread)→ Drop it into ChatGPT→ Ask: “What’s in here? Give me 3 ways I can use this.”📢 Join the Community:Come ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other small business owners using AI in the Facebook Group – How to Use AI with Tony Winyard.🎥 Video version on YouTube and Spotify
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Outsmart the Scroll: AI Tactics to Beat Algorithm-Driven Procrastination
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify for visual tool demos and screenshots.Do you feel like your feed is hijacking your focus?This episode is your practical guide to fighting back with AI.Tony Winyard walks beginners through 5 simple tools to reclaim attention, reset your digital habits, and make your tech work for you — not the other way around.⏱ What you’ll learn:• How platforms like YouTube, Meta, and TikTok steer your decisions• What “filter bubbles” and “predictive nudging” actually mean• How to block manipulative ads and invisible trackers• Tools that let you diversify your feed and defend your time• How to stay ethical when using AI as a business owner🧰 Tools mentioned in this episode:• uBlock Origin – ruthless ad blocker → https://ublockorigin.com• Privacy Badger – tracker-suppressor → https://privacybadger.org• Who Targets Me – see who’s influencing you → https://whotargets.me• Feedly – build a bias-free news pipeline → https://feedly.com• Glaze – cloak your artwork from scraping → https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu• RescueTime – auto track time lost to distraction → https://rescuetime.com• Feed Audit Tracker – Download CSV🎯 Listener Challenge: Run the Feed AuditTrack your digital distractions, apply two tools from this episode, and measure your results over 7 days.Post your gains in the Facebook group poll:👉 Join the Facebook Group – “How to Use AI”📅 Upcoming: FREE LIVE WEBINAR🗓 Monday 2 June @ 7:30PM🎙 “Automate the Tasks You Hate with AI”👉 Save your seat via the Facebook group or www.tonywinyard.com📌 Subscribe for More Beginner-Friendly AI Help🔔 New episodes weekly🎥 Watch on YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts💬 Continue the conversation in the Facebook group#HowToUseAI #AIForBeginners #DigitalWellness #uBlockOrigin #PrivacyBadger #FeedAudit #SmallBusinessAI #EthicalMarketing #TonyWinyard
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Don’t Hit Send: How to Use AI When You’re Angry
When someone pushes your buttons, your first draft isn't your best draft. In this episode, Tony shares a practical, emotionally intelligent way to use AI when you're angry, so you don't send that email you'll regret.Learn a repeatable 3-step process to:Vent safely (without blowing up your inbox)Rewrite with clarity and calmSet boundaries while keeping your dignityYou'll also hear how to use AI as a temporary therapist, why your response says more about you than them, and what a Roman emperor got right about difficult people.Try The Diffuser GPT now: Bookmark it so you can find it before your next meltdown.Want help using AI with more emotional intelligence? Join the How to Use AI Facebook group.In the show I mentioned I'd reommend a couple of other links also:1. Angry Email TranslatorPurpose: Transforms angry or strongly-worded emails into more diplomatic and professional communication.Features:Rewrites emotionally charged messages into polite, actionable, and thoughtful emails.Provides strategic consultation on what to omit and what to emphasizs.Access: Available through God of Prompt and YesChat.ai platforms.God of Prompt2. Tailored Emotional Support CompanionPurpose: Offers customised emotional support, making mental health care accessible and personalised.Features:Provides empathetic listening and personalized guidance.Designed to assist users in managing emotional distress.Access: Available through GPT Store.
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Your First AI Assistant
If you're new to AI and not sure where to start — this is your episode.In Episode 2 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony walks you through Google NotebookLM — a free and beginner-friendly tool that turns your documents into smart summaries and even generates podcast-style audio from them.You'll see (and hear!) a live demo using a recent article on how Finland is fighting fake news in schools.Whether you're a coach, small business owner, or curious hobbyist — you'll walk away with practical ideas to save time, share knowledge, and engage clients or learners with less effort.✅ What You’ll LearnWhat Google NotebookLM is and how to use itHow to turn documents into interactive summaries and audioBusiness and personal use casesA live example using a news articleHow to get started in 5 minutes📌 Resources & LinksTry NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.comFinland Fake News Article (demo source): World Economic ForumVideo version of this episode: YouTube channel https://youtu.be/z4-n0QYWXo8the How to Use AI Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4100772116861082: "
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