Some quotes don’t need dressing up. They walk in, drop the truth, and leave quietly through the side door.

In our current world, where most people think AI is writing everything, how do you prove your words are your own? 

You know who didn’t tear apart my writing, mock my journaling habit, or call me delusional for starting a business? Literally everyone I know.

One of the challenges for ChatGPT has been that it gives you the answer if you ask it a question.  Usually this is what people want.  In some cases, though, they want to learn a topic and are looking more for guidance than just the answers.

If your “happy place” is anywhere but your life, maybe it’s time to plant some new seeds.  

If you aren’t using AI tools to accelerate and personalize your learning, you are missing out on a massive opportunity.

Yesterday was the first day of the second half of the year (well, it was when I wrote it on July 1, 2025). A little mind-boggling, but it's a time when many of us check in on ourselves to see how we are progressing towards the goals we have set.

Taking time to look back and reflect is a way to “stop and smell the roses”.  Basically, slow down for a period of time and have gratitude for the things that you appreciate.

You can use an AI tool like ChatGPT to help you with this process. You might even be motivated to...

To me, book summaries are like buying a ticket to Disney World and then only riding the monorail while still thinking you got the entire magical experience.

• It Might Say “Whatever” – For some, that emoji feels cold or dismissive.
• Culture and Age Shift the Meaning – What’s casual to you could be rude to someone else.
• Emoji Use Is a Soft Skill – Digital tone takes awareness, not shortcuts.

When in doubt, write it out. Emojis...