Episode #5: Developing an AI Mindset – AI After 50

Welcome to another episode of AI After 50, the podcast for experienced professionals looking to develop their AI skill set and stay professionally indispensable. I’m Mark Tennant, and if you’re over 50, you’re in the right place to become AI-literate, AI-confident, and AI-empowered.

This week, we’re expanding on our previous discussion about AI as a behavioral shift and diving into how to develop an AI mindset. Embracing AI isn’t about mastering technical skills—it’s about making AI an everyday thinking partner. From keeping ChatGPT open at all times to using AI for deeper insights into personal growth, work efficiency, and decision-making, we’ll explore how to shift your mindset to work with AI instead of just using it as a tool. 

Plus, I bring back Sol, my ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode assistant, to discuss how AI can help us become smarter together. Stay tuned for practical strategies, a weekly AI exercise, and key takeaways to help you integrate AI seamlessly into your routine.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• AI should be treated as a conversational partner rather than just a machine
• Having AI open and ready at all times helps develop new work habits
• Verify AI information before trusting it - the human element remains crucial
• AI complements human skills like judgment and empathy while handling repetitive tasks

📝 EPISODE BREAKDOWN

• 00:00 Introduction to AI After 50
  00:28 Developing an AI Mindset
  00:42 Premium Show Notes and Subscription
  01:11 Recap of Episode #4
  02:03 Expanding the Behavioral Shift
  02:24 Using AI in Daily Life
  03:51 Warnings and Human Element
  04:22 ChatGPT's Role and Features
  06:47 Conversation with Sol on AI Mindset
  14:44 Exercise: AI as Your Daily Thinking Partner
  17:05 Conclusion and Weekly Exercise

💡 HIGHLIGHTED QUOTES "AI isn't here to replace you, but here to work with you." "Start by staying curious and open minded. Embrace small, manageable steps."

🔍 PRACTICAL EXERCISE AI as Your Daily Thinking Partner (7-Day Challenge): Try AI as Your Daily Thinking Partner for seven days. 

Pick a real-world challenge, ask AI for help, and reflect on how it improves your decision-making. 

Let me know how it goes!

Pick a daily decision or problem

Choose something real and relevant to your life

Can be work-related or personal

Ask AI for help

Frame your question as if talking to a trusted colleague

Use either text prompting or voice mode

Reflect and take action

Consider new ideas sparked by AI's response

Apply suggestions to your daily life

Repeat for seven days

• Commit to the full week
• Reflect on how AI helped your decision-making

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