Why You Might Not Want to Use AI

Sometimes, the smartest move is not using AI

AI can do a lot.
But that doesn’t mean you always should let it.

Here are a few times when using an AI tool like Gemini or ChatGPT might actually cost you time or trust:

• You’re writing something highly personal.
• You need nuance or sensitivity.
• You don’t understand the topic well enough to check for errors.
• You’re working in a field where “making stuff up” is… frowned upon. (Hi, law. Hi, healthcare.)
  
  

AI doesn’t mean “automatic” or “perfect”.
It still requires you to think, shape, fact-check, and revise.

Otherwise, you risk publishing a LinkedIn post that confidently misquotes the source, sounds like a well-meaning intern, and ends with “Click here to learn more.”

The fix?

Start with a simple rule: If it needs to be accurate, personal, or emotional, write the first draft yourself.

Then, if you do want to use an AI tool (and that’s a big IF), bring in Gemini or ChatGPT to:

• Smooth it out
• Add structure
• Suggest headlines
• Help with formatting
• Point out errors
  
  

Use it like a thought partner, not a replacement for your own critical thinking.

Free Prompt Framework to Try (IF you choose to use an AI tool)

When you're ready for that step, try using the P.A.R. framework in your prompt:

• Problem: What are you stuck on?
• Action: What do you want ChatGPT to do?
• Result: What should the final output look like?
  
  

Example prompt:

“I’m planning a workshop called “How to Have Hard Conversations Without Crying or Rage-Quitting Like an Angry Raccoon.”  I have a loose outline, but the transitions between topics feel clunky, and I’m worried it’s too much for a 90-minute session. (Problem)

Help me streamline the outline by combining similar sections and suggesting clearer transitions.  I want the flow to feel natural, even for participants who are new to conflict resolution. (Action)

Give me a revised version of the outline with 4–5 main sections, each with a short sentence on what it covers.  Add suggested transitions between sections that sound conversational but professional.  If anything’s missing or confusing, ask clarifying questions instead of guessing. (Result)”

Use AI When It Helps. Skip It When It Hurts.

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