Mission Brief // Summary
What if the key to ending your procrastination is already in your pocket? Joe Downs and Peter Swain dive into the hidden power of AI as the ultimate procrastination killer.
Field Notes // Transcript
What if the key to ending your procrastination is already in your pocket?
Joe Downs and Peter Swain dive into the hidden power of AI as the ultimate procrastination killer.
They explore how AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini can do more than brainstorm ideas…they can help you start the hard stuff you’ve been avoiding, whether it’s your taxes, overwhelming to-do lists, or a business idea that’s been sitting on the shelf.
From personal stories of stuck moments to clever hacks on using AI as your own executive coach or life advisor, this episode is a powerful wake-up call to stop spinning your wheels and finally start.
If you’ve ever looked at a task and thought, “I don’t even know where to begin,” this episode is for you.
Listen For
:33 Why do we avoid the things we need to do the most?
2:29 How did AI turn a month-long task list into a 15-minute sprint?
6:11 What’s the hidden genius behind AI-guided decisions?
14:59 What’s the real cost of not starting a task today?
23:52 How can your board of AI advisors plan your week better than you can?