Behind the Curtain: My Daily ChatGPT Habits

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez shares 10 everyday ways he’s using AI to improve life outside of work—from troubleshooting and home projects to health, learning, and relationships. He also demos four ways to interact with AI (text, dictation, voice, and on-device video) and closes with a critical warning about AI “sycophancy” and how to guard against confirmation bias. Beginners will get a gentle on-ramp; pros will still walk away with fresh, practical ideas.

My Favorite AI Tools

• Tella — https://danchez.com/tella

• High Level (my all‑in‑one marketing platform) — https://danchez.com/highlevel

• Zencastr (best AI podcast tool) — https://danchez.com/podtools

• n8n (favorite AI automation tool) — https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

• Suno — https://suno.com

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 — Why bring AI into your personal life; the 10‑ways overview + teaser warning.

• 00:01:09 — The four interaction modes: text→text, dictate→text, voice→voice, and camera‑in‑voice mode (on phone).

• 00:05:36 — #1 Contextual problem solving: lawn weeds, ice maker, car headlamp; treat AI like an on‑call expert.

• 00:09:41 — #3 Health & fitness coaching: macros, routines, grocery swaps; doctor caveats and how dictation adds context.

• 00:12:05 — #4 Navigating crucial conversations: rewrite tense emails, explore other perspectives, find win‑win options.

• 00:16:12 — #7 Creative ideation: interior design mockups for the “adventure room” + sourcing items on Amazon.

• 00:21:38 — #10 Scenario planning: map 2/5/10‑year futures to reduce risk and surface opportunities.

• 00:23:07 — Big warning: AI sycophancy & confirmation bias; invite criticism, add guardrails, and involve trusted people.