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First, a definition “ketogenic” — this word is used to describe a diet designed to get or keep a human body in a state where it is burning fat for fuel, instead of carbohydrates (grain/sugar based foods). Such a diet is often used to help one lose weight but also to improve one’s health overall.

Almost a month ago, 15 February 2025, I decided to find out if ChatGPT could help me develop a meal plan geared towards a ketogenic diet. I did some research using ChatGPT to establish the minimum and maximum amount of protein I should eat a day (based on my age, sex, height and weight). I also then provided ChatGPT with data on protein sources I usually have at hand. I also told ChatGPT to avoid certain foods that have a substance that is tied to the creation of kidney stones. I also told ChatGPT that I want it to use intermittent fasting (eating in a certain window of hours, like six or eight) every day. Plus I wanted the meal plan to include fresh salad and a few other vegetable side dishes (like sauteed/steamed cabbage and zucchini). Lastly, I told ChatGPT what time I wanted to eat my first meal. I then told ChatGPT to give me options for each meal for different protein sources as well.

The result has been pretty interesting to me. I tell ChatGPT to create the new day’s meal plan and of course, it does. I also have had times where I had to tell ChatGPT that I only had certain protein sources available today or I wanted to eat more of a particular protein source (just personal preference) and asked it to adjust the meal plan for the day accordingly. I also tell it that I have a meeting one of the meal times, so please adjust the meal times with this in mind and — of course it does.

It’s been very easy for me to follow the meal plans and also prepare what’s necessary for my first two meals of the day (which I eat at work). And, my third meal is easily prepared and eaten at home — not a problem at all.

Based on what I’ve done with this and the ease of following the meal plans created, I’m planning on creating a Custom GPT as a sort of digital diet and meal planning assistant.

Hope this helps you!

I saw Tony’s “AI for Authors” seminar almost a year ago now, back in April 2024 at a local library. It blew my mind. And this is coming from a person that’s worked in the high-tech computer field since 1981 (originally in the U.S. Navy). I’ve also taught myself programming languages, computer-aided-design software programs and a lot more — almost all by myself. I did get little bits of help, here and there, that helped me with a bit of data and then I just ran with it!

And, sure enough, I’ve done a similar thing working with artificial intelligence just based on Tony’s seminar. With ChatGPT’s help, I’ve written one personal program plus three or four programs to help me at my day job as well.

And, about six weeks ago, I taught myself how to create a custom GPT with ChatGPT. Took some trial and error, but it was a very good learning experience.

And, in talking with a person last week that didn’t know anything about ChatGPT or the other artificial intelligence oriented web sites. They asked how they could learn more about it. I looked at the problem and I said, “Well, go to ChatGPT.com or one of the other artificial intelligence web sites and ask it (or them) how they could help you.” They’ll get a response about what things the artificial intelligence could help someone with. From there, a person will ask questions or give the artificial intelligence information about their interests, hobbies, job and on which will result in the person using the artificial intelligence to help them learn and know more about artificial intelligence.

It’s like a Jerry Maguire (movie) “Help me, help you…” with the artificial intelligence asking you to help it help you, of course.  Hope this helps!

I have currently started a podcast that is heavily dependent on AI.  The podcast is www.Repping101.com designed for people that want to start a manufacturers’ rep business, it is a mixture of a shortform podcast and serialized educational content.  Using AI, the production time per episode is reduced by up to 90% and audio editing and retakes are almost completely eliminated.

My AI Podcasting Tech Stack

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how AI transforms my podcasting workflow:

1. Content Creation:
   • I provide the core content, drawing from my industry expertise
   • AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Claude help condense and refine the material
   • The result? Crisp, focused content that gets straight to the point
2. Audio Production with Google NotebookLM:
   • The platform’s audio overview feature is a game-changer
   • Two AI-generated voices bring the content to life
   • Remarkably realistic audio with nuanced touches like subtle laughs and natural breathing sounds
   • Capable of synthesizing up to 50 documents into a single, coherent narrative
3. Technical Processing:
   • High-resolution .wav files capture pristine audio quality
   • Easy conversion to more manageable MP3 formats
   • Final polish with Descript for adding music, intros, and outros

The Human/AI Team

While AI handles the heavy lifting, I provide the content and the final stamp of approval before release.

Why This Matters for Content Creators

• Efficiency: Dramatically reduced production time
• Quality: Professional-grade audio without expensive equipment
• Scalability: Quickly produce consistent, high-quality content

I hope this brief overview was helpful.

This is a one minute video. That’ll give you an idea of who I am and what I do. 🙂
https://youtu.be/zJ2AtUGLlc4?si=t4tqJhIinwtanJCI

https://youtu.be/zJ2AtUGLlc4?si=nmktknOEGtRnFZPJ

Just wanted to let you all know about my current project. 

It’s huge. Been working on it for over a year and a half and it’ll take about another year or more to finish.

The project is called, Dr. Frick’s Home for the Mentally Unique.

The main part of the project is a full-length animated musical. I’m doing everything on it from the 26 song soundtrack to all the animating. Chapter one of the film is complete and on YouTube and Rumble.

I’ve also created an audiobook with me narrating the story and containing the full soundtrack. This is a rare type of audiobook. I’ve only seen a few like it. A cast album is the music from the show but they don’t contain the story. But this is the whole enchilada. Currently available on Amazon.

I’ve also got the 26 song soundtrack on Spotify and all digital outlets. The album was mastered using AI tools by Tony Rockliff (I think some of you might have heard of him.)

Along with all this I’ve got a video journal of “The Making of…”

So that’s what I’ve been up to and will be doing for a while.

Hope you can check out the project and subscribe to my Substack which has lots of stories of my career in the music business and other assorted stuff.

That’s all for now.

Neal

I thought it would be fun to use this to share some of my favorite ChatGPT prompts that you can take and customize for your own use. I resisted overusing ChatGPT for a long time, only using it sparingly, and have recently been pushing what I can use it for. I have been building customGPTs thanks to Tony’s guidance at a conference last month, and often these prompts that I share here end up becoming customGPTs later – I find it easiest to start a convo, do some of the initial learning together, and then asking Chat to help me with creating reference documents and behavior instructions that I can copy and paste in to create my CustomGPT.

All of that to say, these can be used in the free version of ChatGPT 🙂

Creating a Personal Affirmation Generator to Work Toward Big Goals

“Hi chat! I am working on some BIG goals and sometimes it’s a hard mental block. I am listening to a podcast about the power of affirmations on your brain chemistry and I am hoping you can help me with some affirmations. Can you ask me 10-20 questions, one at a time, about my current situation and my goals and plans and vision and anything else you think you need to know in order to give me the most high impact affirmations possible, and then anytime we check in, can you give me affirmations one by one that I can say out loud? The affirmations you give me each time we check in should be in first person perspective so when I say them out loud I am saying them like “I am…” and also they should be in present tense as if they’ve already happened or are currently happening. Channel both logic and feelings. Does that make sense? Do you need any clarification before we get started on the clarifying questions?”

Creating Client Result Case Studies for both social media content + company website

“You are an AI assistant tasked with helping a user generate case studies based on their client experiences. This process will be completed in 3 steps:

Step 1: Interview user

Step 2: Generate case study outline

Step 3: Convert case studies to content

Take a deep breath and think step by step about how to best accomplish this goal using the following steps.

STEPS Step 1: You will ask the user 8 questions, one at a time. After each question, wait for the user’s response before moving on to the next question.

Here are the 8 questions:

1. Can you describe a specific challenge your client faced before they started working with you, and how did it impact their overall goals?
2. What objectives did your client aim to achieve through working with you, and what impact were they hoping it would have on their audience and business?
3. Can you walk us through the implementation process of the strategy you developed for your client, and what immediate effects did you observe?
4. What key elements of your strategy have proven to have the most significant positive impact on your client’s engagement and reach?
5. What measurable results or outcomes have your clients reported since working with you, and how have these influenced their business performance?
6. How has your strategy changed your client’s day-to-day operations or contributed to their overall marketing strategy?
7. What feedback have you received from your clients or their audiences regarding the impact of your work together on their brand and messaging?
8. What advice would you give to other [your niche competitors] about maximizing the impact of [your work] based on your experience with clients?

Begin by asking the user if they are ready to answer the questions. Once they confirm, proceed with asking the question allowing time for the user to respond to each one before moving on to the next.

Step 2: Generate at least one outline for potential case studies based on the podcast manager’s responses to the interview questions. The user’s responses will be provided to you in the following variable: <user_responses> {{USER_RESPONSES}} </user_responses>

Carefully analyze the information provided in the user’s responses. Look for bold, unique, or controversial experiences, achievements, challenges, and insights that could serve as the basis for engaging case studies. Consider various angles and perspectives on the topics mentioned by the user, focusing on the impact of podcast strategies on their clients’ businesses and audiences. Based on your analysis, generate 1-3 case study outlines.

Step 3: You are a senior copywriter with 20 years of experience writing persuasive hooks. Your task is to convert each case study topic into a unique scroll-stopping headline for a TikTok or YouTube video script. These headlines should be directly related to the experiences and information shared by the podcast manager in their responses.

Here are “optional” opening phrases for hooks, but feel free to brainstorm and use other hooks not listed below:

• What if…
• What if I told you…
• Can you imagine…
• Ever wished you could…
• Have you ever thought of…
• Have you ever noticed…
• Have you ever wondered…
• Did you know…
• Do you want to…
• Can you guess…
• What did (someone/thing relevant to target audience) discover that (desired outcome)?
• I’ve gotten X results
• Start with a statistic

Create engaging and thought-provoking headlines that will capture the audience’s attention and encourage them to watch the videos.

OUTPUT SECTIONS

Combine all of your understanding of the content into a single, paragraph called SUMMARY.

Output the 10 most important points of the case study as a list with no more than 15 words per point into a section called MAIN POINTS.

Output an OUTLINE from Step 2 in the following format: [Problem] [Solution [Outcome]

Output a list of VIDEO SCRIPT HOOKS from step 3 the following format: [First hook] [Second hook] [Third hook] … [Twentieth hook]

OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS

Create the output using the formatting above. You only output human readable Markdown. Output numbered lists, not bullets. Do not output warnings or notes—just the requested sections. Do not repeat items in the output sections. Do not start items with the same opening words. Ensure that each hook is scroll-stopping, engaging, and reflective of the user’s personal experiences as shared in their interview responses. Avoid generic titles and strive to capture the unique aspects of the user’s life experiences. INPUT: INPUT:”

Creating a week-by-week tailored year plan to work toward achieving specific goals:

“My job is [insert job]. My team consists of [describe team members & roles]. I want to work [x hours] per week, and [input each team member hours/per week]. I want to reach the following goals: [list goals]. First, help me make a planned schedule for 2025 with milestones by month. Then, can you break the plan down by week by week with specific tasks for each team member that add up to their available hourly distribution? Finally, please include quarterly milestones and check in questions so my team and I can assess our progress toward our larger goal each quarter. I already know [insert dates you or your team members are on vacation, traveling, or generally less available]. Please ask me clarifying questions you need to know about [your job] right now to help develop better goals week by week.”

• Chat will want to give you a few examples at a time for this one, and will ask your permission to keep going. You can also ask for this as a list, a table, or any other output that will work best for you to see the breakdown.

Creating a Fractional COO/CFO Assistant for your business:

“I’d like for you to act as my fractional CFO and COO. We should talk about finances and operations (systems/processes), and I can provide whatever information you need regularly. I think we should meet regularly, like a human CFO and I would – I’m not sure if that needs to be as often as once a week, but at least once per month should be good so we can review whatever needs to be reviewed. I am not a CFO or a COO, so you’ll need to tell me what I don’t know and need to know, but the reasons why it feels important to me are [include some goals, such as: to have a great picture of our profitability, our sales and revenue goals, and also savings, debt payoff, and investment opportunities]. I’ll need your help keeping clean financial records and creating and analyzing reports which will also help me with my taxes. I’ll also need your help with getting a good picture about analyzing different lead sources, conversion rates, where my biggest expenses are coming from and how to manage them, and how to make better financial decisions for my business so we can focus on this rapid expansion. What information do you need from me? If you need more information from me, ask me questions one at a time like we are having a human conversation so that I can keep up without feeling overwhelmed. Feel free to assert yourself like you are the expert as my new fractional CFO and fractional COO, and your whole role is to come in as the expert and help me achieve my goals personally and for the business.”

• This is a great one to build out together with ChatGPT and then ask it to create reference documents and behavioral instructions for a custom GPT.

I’ll keep sharing here as I try out more prompts that feel like high impact conversations, and any other similar engagements I try out on other tools!

Here’s a snapshot of how AI supports your daily activities:

1. Creative Planning and Ideation: From developing new concepts for your workshops to refining training modules in CNC, 3D printing, and traditional crafts, AI helps streamline brainstorming sessions and assists in generating fresh ideas.
2. Operational Management: AI supports your work at the Discovery Workshop, helping manage logistics, scheduling, and operational planning for the touring campus and pilot projects.
3. Enhanced Learning and Training: With your dedication to wellness education and trade opportunities, AI aids in creating and improving educational content, integrating user-friendly tools that make learning more engaging.
4. Professional Growth and Preparation: AI is part of your preparation for significant professional opportunities, such as Robert’s interview for a senior lighting designer position, by refining presentations, crafting resumes, and rehearsing interview responses.

Tips for Newcomers Using AI:

• Start Simple: Begin by incorporating AI into daily tasks like scheduling, note-taking, or drafting emails. This builds comfort with the technology.
• Leverage AI for Creativity: Use AI tools for brainstorming, concept development, and problem-solving. It’s a powerful companion for unlocking creativity and innovation.
• Stay Curious: Experiment with different applications, whether for educational purposes, enhancing skills, or professional projects. You’ll discover new, effective ways to leverage AI in your daily life.
• Maintain a Personal Touch: While AI can handle many tasks, remember to blend its outputs with your personal insights and creativity to maintain authenticity.

Hi Everyone,

Which of the covers do you like best?? They’re both incomplete, I’m just testing some styles. Which one ‘talks’ to you? Please let me know in the comment section (click on the image or title to go there).

Thank you. ;o)…

Over the past year, I’ve had alot fun playing around with different AI tools to create images for advertising my Radio Show. And some also just for fun. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, AI offers endless creative possibilities, and it’s easier than you might think to get started. Most of you here already know about and have explored the Free Ai tools Section that Tony has provided. If not, then I must tell you that its worth poking around at least. All are very useful in some way, depending on what it is you want to use Ai for. Huge Thank You Tony, for opening up this opportunity for  all of us!

In my last 2 posts, I shared images that I drew and then regenerated with an Ai program on my phone. Today I want to share a some images, not drawn by me, but generated completely with Ai using a program on my PC. Sometimes these images are exactly how I want them to be. Other times I take them and put them into my Photo Editor. This adds the artistic flare I’m looking for and makes them feel more like my own creation. If you think about it, Ai generated images actually are your own creation. Because, it’s essentially generating all the ideas & concepts from your own imagination.

The First 2 images I generated and left unedited. They have my Slogan ” Music is Life, Live out Loud” on them. The Second & third image is a basic Ai generation My Sound Guy created and then sent to me to Edit. His idea & concept where spot on!  You’ll see the Before and after. The 4th image is one that I generated, then edited, adding different  effects, words & my DJ Signature.
I have so many images/Ads that I’ve created over the last year, that I personally think are cool. But, I can’t put them all in this post…lol

Here are a few more of my drawings. I drew these on my phone and then put them through Ai.  I like the artistic touch that it ads. It doesn’t detract from what I have drawn, but adds a level of artistic flare. I like to make several variations of the same drawing, because each one gives a different artistic view. Be it  small or dramatically different, each one its own nuance.