Stop waiting, start creating: the universe just kicked my butt

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Hey there, future AI wizards

Just rolled back from Mazama - this tiny rustic town that makes you forget the internet exists.

Found my edge at a barn line dancing event that terrified me but my wife and mother-in-law looked great.

Got to slow down with the fam, help my kid learn bike gears (she's basically a cycling prodigy now), and witness my wife plot her horse acquisition strategy.

But here's where it gets real.

The universe just delivered a masterclass in boundaries that I didn't ask for but desperately needed.

Why You Should Care:

• Podcast Apocalypse Lessons: How 3 canceled podcasts taught me to stop begging for other people's stages

• AI Self-Discovery Revolution: Next week's workshop that'll transform your relationship with technology

• ChatGPT Challenge 3.0: The easiest way to become an AI master (starts this weekend, no excuses)

The Great Podcast Massacre of 2025

Picture this chaos.

Saturday morning in Mazama. Family's packed and ready to go explore paradise.

But your boy here is holding everyone hostage for a "big podcast opportunity."

Host doesn't show. Not on his calendar. Whoops.

Monday morning. I rent an office in town (because the cabin internet was weaker than gas station coffee).

Host gets vertigo. Cancels minutes before we go live.

Earlier that week? Another podcaster breaks his mic right before our chat.

Three back-to-back cancellations.

That's not coincidence. That's the universe grabbing me by the shoulders and screaming "WAKE UP, DUMMY."

I was sacrificing family time - the most valuable thing I have - chasing other people's audiences.

No more.

Family time is sacred. Non-negotiable. End of discussion.

ChatGPT Becomes My Reality Check

So I did what any rational person does when life gets weird.

First talked to a human and got some feedback…

THEN… asked ChatGPT what’s the underlying message i’m missing.

Its response hit harder than a caffeinated freight train:

"Stop using other people's mics. Grab your own. Stop waiting. Start creating."

Game. Set. Match.

AI for Self-Discovery: Technology Without Losing Your Yourself

Next Wednesday I'm dropping a workshop that's been brewing in my brain for months

What we're covering:

• Use AI for personal growth while keeping your humanity intact

• Set boundaries with technology that actually work

• Turn AI into a mirror for self-reflection (this part will mess with your head)

• Practical prompts that'll make you go "Holy crap, I never thought of it that way"

A wellness brand Wellzest asked me to design this workshop.

But honestly? I needed it just as much as anyone else.

We're living in times where AI can either amplify our best selves or turn us into digital zombies.

ChatGPT Challenge 3.0: No Excuses Edition

And because I believe in walking the walk, I'm launching ChatGPT Challenge 3.0 this weekend.

I've stripped away every possible excuse you could have for not mastering this tool.

Copy. Paste. Done.

Every morning I'm sending you prompts that'll make ChatGPT work harder than a personal trainer with commitment issues.

No complicated setup. No tech degree required. No BS.

Just pure, concentrated AI mastery delivered to your inbox.

Last Chance To Sign Up

Podcast Highlight

I had a great conversation on the My Weekly Marketing Podcast about how small business owners can actually USE AI tools without needing a computer science degree. I shared my 10-80-10 approach. Check it out here https://myweeklymarketing.com/109

Bonus: Summer DJ Sessions are Happening

Oh, and because life's too short for boring summers, I secured permits for monthly sunset DJ sets in the park.

Bellingham Bay views. Family-friendly vibes. Grooves that'll make your soul dance.

Took months of working through city bureaucracy, but we're locked and loaded.

RSVP If you are in the NW.

Client Spotlight: AI-Powered Investment Planning

Speaking of AI magic, I'm helping a microgreens operation create an investor-ready business plan.

They want to build a wellness destination where people experience farm-to-table living at its finest.

Using ChatGPT Pro, Perplexity, and Grok to map out the entire investment strategy.

This is what happens when you combine vision with the right AI tools.

Dreams become blueprints. Blueprints become reality.

This Week's Mental Models Guide

Dropped 3 emails on mental models this week.

These aren't just fancy thinking frameworks - they're proven methods to expand your perspective and make decisions that actually matter.

Any problem. Any situation. These models give you the clarity to cut through the noise.

Those in the Inner Circle get them as full guides as well as: access to the Holistic Tech Wizard with daily AI micro-tips, 50+ other construct guides, and real-time support from conscious people who actually get it. All for less than your farmer’s market impulse buys. No more flying solo. Stay sharp, stay human.

Today’s Takeaways:

1. Boundary Setting: The universe will teach you lessons until you listen

2. Own Your Platform: Stop begging for stages. Build your own theater

3. AI as Amplifier: Technology should boost your humanity, not replace it

4. Family First: Nothing's valuable enough to sacrifice what matters most

Your Next Move

Ready to stop waiting and start creating?

Two options to level up your AI game:

AI for Self-Discovery Workshop - Next Wednesday Learn to use technology without losing your humanity

ChatGPT Challenge 3.0 - Starts This Weekend
Master AI in 3 weeks with zero excuses

Time to grab that mic and start creating the content the world needs to hear.

The stage is yours. What are you gonna do with it?

Stay dangerous and keep creating,

Joshua | The Holistic Tech Wizard

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