What’s in Your AI Gym Bag?
What kind of tools are in your gym bag?
If you’ve ever trained around a powerlifter, you’ve probably seen them walk in carrying what looks like a suitcase—belts, chalk, foam rollers, snacks, and everything they need to perform at a high level.
That bag isn’t overkill.
It’s intentional.
Your AI gym bag should work the same way.
Different tools. Different purposes. One goal: better performance with less wasted effort.
Instead of relying on one tool to do everything, the most effective approach is understanding what each AI tool does best—and using it accordingly.
AI Is Meant to Support Your Work, Not Overwhelm It
When used incorrectly, AI feels noisy and distracting. When used intentionally, it reduces mental load, sharpens thinking, and saves time.
Here’s a simple breakdown of how today’s AI tools can actually support your workflow.
ChatGPT: Your Generalist
Think of ChatGPT as your all-around utility tool.
It’s strong at:
Deep research
Brainstorming
Structuring ideas
Problem-solving across many topics
When you need clarity, direction, or a starting point, this is often the best place to begin.
Claude (Anthropic): The Specialist
Claude shines as a specialist, particularly for writing and technical work.
It’s excellent at:
Improving clarity and flow
Mimicking tone and writing style
Turning rough ideas into polished outputs
Coding and logic-heavy tasks
If you’re refining content or bringing complex ideas to life, this tool is a strong addition to your bag.
Google Gemini: Creative Support
Gemini stands out in the creative lane.
It works especially well for:
Image generation
Video assets and B-roll
Presentation visuals and slides
This makes it a powerful support tool for content creation and visual storytelling—without replacing the human connection behind your message.
NotebookLM: Your Research Hub
NotebookLM acts as a centralized education and research system.
Upload articles, videos, podcasts, or research papers, and it helps synthesize that information into something you can actually learn from and reference later.
Instead of scattered notes across multiple platforms, you get a personalized knowledge system tailored to how you think and learn.
Granola: Notes, Transcription, and Clarity
Granola runs quietly in the background for note-taking and transcription.
It listens during:
Calls
Consultations
Meetings
Personal brainstorming sessions
It doesn’t add a visible bot to the meeting, which keeps conversations natural. Afterward, you can talk to the notes, summarize key points, and even generate follow-up emails or action steps instantly.
For example:
Record a consultation → transcribe it → upload it to an AI tool → ask for goals, challenges, red flags, and a suggested 4-week focus plan.
Or simply open Granola, hit record, and talk through your ideas to clear your mind. It’s one of the fastest ways to turn scattered thoughts into structured action.
The Key Takeaway
AI works best when it supports your thinking, not replaces it.
The goal isn’t automation for the sake of automation.
The goal is:
Less mental clutter
Better organization
Clearer decisions
Stronger outcomes
When you choose the right tools for the right job, you save time, reduce cognitive load, and create better results—without losing the human element that actually builds trust.
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That’s where strategy turns into execution—and ideas turn into results.
