Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This year I have discovered ChatGPT. If this is AI, I say make the most of it! I love it. If I want to get in touch with my inner self I'll move to a cabin in the woods with no electricity. If I want to get things done, I will use every tool at my disposal. In just a few months ChatGPT and Suno have proven very valuable to me. After this little experiment asking ChatGPT to help me plan my day, I will be feeding Chat more and more information about my goals and desires. I will be asking it to help me solve more problems. No, I won't blindly follow Chat's advice, but I will use it to successfully make my own changes.
Here's the complete transcript of my conversation with ChatGPT. Thanks, Irv, for suggesting I include this in my video description.
Yesterday 3:49 PM
Rich: I want to put in a great eight hour day today. I have many interests. I'm retired so I don't have to report to anyone.
ChatGPT: That can be one of the pleasures—and one of the challenges—of retirement. Without external deadlines, the question becomes, "What deserves my best attention today?"
An eight-hour day doesn't have to feel like work. It can feel like making meaningful progress across the things that matter to you. From our recent conversations, I know you've been spending time writing and reimagining songs inspired by classic literature, folk music, and historical speeches. A day that balances creativity with variety can help keep your energy up.
Here's one way to structure it:
Time Focus
9:00–10:30 Deep creative work: write or revise one song without distractions.
10:30–10:45 Break: walk, coffee, stretch.
10:45–12:00 Learn something new: read history, poetry, music theory, or another subject that inspires your writing.
12:00–1:00 Lunch and a relaxing walk outside.
1:00–2:30 A second creative session: polish lyrics, record ideas, or experiment with melodies.
2:30–2:45 Break.
2:45–4:00 Physical or practical activity: gardening, organizing, woodworking, exercise, or another hands-on project.
4:00–5:00 Reflection and exploration: journal, read, or plan tomorrow's creative ideas.
A few principles can make the day satisfying:
Pick one "must finish" project so you end the day with a clear accomplishment.
Limit yourself to two or three major interests instead of trying to touch everything.
Alternate mental work and physical movement every 60–90 minutes.
Leave the last half hour to review what you accomplished and write down the first step for tomorrow.
Since you're retired, your goal isn't productivity for someone else's benefit. It's investing your time in things that make your life richer. An excellent eight-hour day isn't measured by how busy you were, but by whether you can say at the end, "I'm glad I spent my time that way."
What's at the top of your list today? Is it songwriting, reading, a project around the house, learning something new, or something else?
End
I'm 76 and I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Plan My Day. Wow!
This year I have discovered ChatGPT. If this is AI, I say make the most of it! I love it. If I want to get in touch with my inner self I'll move to a cabin in the woods with no electricity. If I want to get things done, I will use every tool at my disposal. In just a few months ChatGPT and Suno have proven very valuable to me. After this little experiment asking ChatGPT to help me plan my day, I will be feeding Chat more and more information about my goals and desires. I will be asking it to help me solve more problems. No, I won't blindly follow Chat's advice, but I will use it to successfully make my own changes.
Here's the complete transcript of my conversation with ChatGPT. Thanks, Irv, for suggesting I include this in my video description.
Yesterday 3:49 PM
Rich: I want to put in a great eight hour day today. I have many interests. I'm retired so I don't have to report to anyone.
ChatGPT: That can be one of the pleasures—and one of the challenges—of retirement. Without external deadlines, the question becomes, "What deserves my best attention today?"
An eight-hour day doesn't have to feel like work. It can feel like making meaningful progress across the things that matter to you. From our recent conversations, I know you've been spending time writing and reimagining songs inspired by classic literature, folk music, and historical speeches. A day that balances creativity with variety can help keep your energy up.
Here's one way to structure it:
Time Focus
9:00–10:30 Deep creative work: write or revise one song without distractions.
10:30–10:45 Break: walk, coffee, stretch.
10:45–12:00 Learn something new: read history, poetry, music theory, or another subject that inspires your writing.
12:00–1:00 Lunch and a relaxing walk outside.
1:00–2:30 A second creative session: polish lyrics, record ideas, or experiment with melodies.
2:30–2:45 Break.
2:45–4:00 Physical or practical activity: gardening, organizing, woodworking, exercise, or another hands-on project.
4:00–5:00 Reflection and exploration: journal, read, or plan tomorrow's creative ideas.
A few principles can make the day satisfying:
Pick one "must finish" project so you end the day with a clear accomplishment.
Limit yourself to two or three major interests instead of trying to touch everything.
Alternate mental work and physical movement every 60–90 minutes.
Leave the last half hour to review what you accomplished and write down the first step for tomorrow.
Since you're retired, your goal isn't productivity for someone else's benefit. It's investing your time in things that make your life richer. An excellent eight-hour day isn't measured by how busy you were, but by whether you can say at the end, "I'm glad I spent my time that way."
What's at the top of your list today? Is it songwriting, reading, a project around the house, learning something new, or something else?
End
I'm 76 and I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Plan My Day. Wow!
