In this episode, Rob and Brent dig into what AI actually looks like in midlifeâbeyond the hype, fear, and sci-fi doom. They break down how they use AI in three practical ways: as a smarter search tool, as a thought partner for better decisions (including âvirtual board of directorsâ), and as a creative engine for making thingsâfrom trip itineraries to short-form video experiments. Along the way, they talk about trust, bias, authenticity, and why AI should augment your lifeânot replace your voice.
Links, resources, books mentioned:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson
Canât Hurt Me - David Goggins
Never Finished - David Goggins
Ethan Mollick â One Useful Thing (Substack)
Reid Hoffman â Possible (podcast)
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Topics we are covering in this episode:
How in midlife, we can use AI in practical, everyday waysâwithout hype or fear
AI as a smarter alternative to traditional search and research
Using AI as a thought partner to think more clearly and make better decisions
Building âvirtual board of directorsâ with AI to evaluate ideas from multiple perspectives
Understanding bias, trust, and why AI shouldnât be treated as gospel
Where AI helpsâand where it hurtsâcreative authenticity
Real-world examples of AI in action, from writing and planning to travel and content creation
How AI can help reframe challenges, reduce friction, and speed up learning
Why starting small (recipes, trips, simple questions) is a simple way to begin
Embracing AI as a tool that augments the human experience, not replaces it
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