Most people use AI like a faster Google. That's leaving 90% of the value on the table.
Here's the 4-step workflow that transformed my productivity:
Step 1: Input Dump (5 min)
Dump everything into Claude:
- Meeting notes
- Random ideas
- Half-finished thoughts
- Links to articles
Don't organize. Just dump.
Step 2: Pattern Extraction (10 min)
Ask Claude: "What patterns do you see? What should I prioritize?"
The AI finds connections I miss. Themes emerge. Priority becomes obvious.
Step 3: Draft Generation (10 min)
Pick one priority. Ask: "Draft a [tweet/article/email] about [topic]"
Don't edit yet. Just get something down.
Step 4: Refinement Loop (5 min)
Read the draft. Give Claude feedback: "Make it punchier" / "Add an example" / "Simplify the intro"
2-3 iterations max. Done is better than perfect.
Total time: 30 minutes
Output: 5-10 pieces of content, 1 deep work session
Before this workflow: 4 hours to write one article
After: 30 minutes
The tool didn't change. My process did.
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