How do I approach using AI effectively—what's the right mindset?

Think of the AI chat tool as sitting down for coffee with an uber-successful, crazy-talented business person who has massive success, extreme wisdom, great education, and all the experience you wish you had. You’d prepare questions carefully for that once-in-a-lifetime meeting. The AI is that person, except you can have coffee with them as many times as you want, ask any question at any time. All you have to do is ask. This perspective helps you appreciate the resource and encourages you to prepare thoughtful questions rather than just throwing random requests at it.

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Asked by an artist unsure how to approach AI tools · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-05-30