I was listening to the Better Life Podcast today and host, Brandon Turner, had a good idea of writing a personal vision statement with the help of AI. So this caused me to pause for two reasons:
1) I have never used Chat GPT or other AI program;
2) I have never been much of a vision statement guy.
The first is obvious… I am a dinosaur and it’s time to join the times and try out Chat GPT! Ok, that’s now DONE!
The second has a few more layers to it. I was a business major in college so I learned all about mission and vision statements. Ok, that was in the 1980’s and I really don’t remember the difference between mission and vision statements but, the point is, I am familiar with the concept! I never really did it for my business as I just was never much into the “touchy feely” stuff. My business was focused on making more money and ways to do just that. I was always more focused on taking action to get results. That is, I started doing Yahoo pay per clicks, to generate business on the internet, BEFORE Google even existed. I paid a nickel a click at first with a $10/month monthly budget. To those who do online marketing they know how crazy that sounds. Now law firms might have a budget of $5k or $10k a month and pay $5 or $10 a click… and that’s for low value terms like “california probate attorney.” If you want a high value term like “personal injury attorney” you will spend significantly more than $10 for ONE CLICK! Ok, I am now way off track on what my mission was today! My mission for the day, or is it my vision, was to write out a personal vision statement with the help of Chat GPT. Let’s get to that!
First I signed up for Chat GPT and verified my email address. I wasn’t joking when I said that I have never used this AI stuff! Really, never once! So, I signed up and verified my email. Ya me! Winning! Next, I inputted the following into Chat GPT:
“Make the following into a personal vision statement that sounds good. I want to spend time with my best friend, travel, live in different places, work a little bit, and live a low stress life”
Interestingly I almost started my sentence with “please” and then realized it’s not an actual person and thus AI would not mind if I failed the customary pleanataries. That does make me wonder, as AI use becomes more prevalent, if we will become less polite with other humans!? Take the use of texting as an example. People texting don’t worry about things like punctuation and thus when I see attempts at formal letters from some young people it looks like a trainwreck! I can’t take my eyes off it due to all the errors!
Ok, back to my point so I entered those thoughts above and within seconds I got the below result from Chat GPT:
ChatGPT
“In crafting my personal vision, I aspire to cultivate a life brimming with meaningful connections, boundless exploration, and tranquil simplicity. Rooted in cherished moments spent with my dearest companion, I envision a journey filled with shared laughter, profound conversations, and unwavering support. Embracing the allure of travel, I seek to immerse myself in diverse cultures, reveling in the beauty of new landscapes and enriching my perspective along the way. With an unwavering commitment to versatility, I envision weaving through different locales, each offering its own tapestry of experiences and opportunities for growth. Balancing work with leisure, I aim to engage in fulfilling pursuits that align with my passions and contribute positively to the world around me. Above all, I envision a life of serenity and balance, where stress takes a backseat to the simple joys of living authentically and savoring every moment.”
So my first thought is did I forget anything important? The points were:
– spend time with my best friend;
– travel;
– live in different places;
– work a little bit; and
– live a low stress life”
Well, I probably should include something about health, diet and working out as those are important to me. My thought is I really should add those so I chatted with GPT by adding the above sentence. I then got the following:
ChatGPT
“In shaping my personal vision, I am dedicated to nurturing not only my relationships and adventures but also prioritizing my well-being in every facet of my life. I envision a harmonious blend of cherished moments with my closest confidant, exhilarating journeys to far-flung destinations, and the pursuit of diverse experiences that enrich my soul. Recognizing the intrinsic link between physical health and overall vitality, I am committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle, embracing nourishing diets and regular exercise as cornerstones of my daily routine. With each step, I aspire to cultivate a life of vibrancy and resilience, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines seamlessly with the cultivation of a thriving mind, body, and spirit.”
I actually like attempt 2 better but I still want to personalize it. So, I am thinking something like this:
“In shaping my personal vision, I am dedicated to nurturing not only my relationships and adventures but also prioritizing my well-being in every facet of my life. I envision a harmonious blend of cherished moments with my BFF closest confidant, exhilarating journeys to far-flung destinations, and the pursuit of diverse experiences that enrich our my soul. Recognizing the intrinsic link between physical health and overall vitality, I am committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle, embracing nourishing diets, daily challenges and regular exercise as cornerstones of my daily routine. With each step, I aspire to cultivate a life of vibrancy and resilience, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines seamlessly with the cultivation of a thriving mind, body, and spirit.”
I am just going to be really honest with you… but, shhhhhhh, don’t tell anybody… I would never ever, ever, ever have come up with many of those words. I think it’s time to go to my preferred financial institution’s website and buy some stuck in this AI stuff! WOW! I am impressed!
Ok, back to the words I wouldn’t have thought of. I guess in a way it’s not my vision it’s some robot’s vision for me but… I like it. I think I like the conclusion best, “
With each step, I aspire to cultivate a life of vibrancy and resilience, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines seamlessly with the cultivation of a thriving mind, body, and spirit.”
It makes me sounds way smarter than I am! So, with that said here is the official Vision Statement of Cabana John, V1, as of this date, _________, 2024:
“In shaping my personal vision, I am dedicated to nurturing not only my relationships and adventures but also prioritizing my well-being in every facet of my life. I envision a harmonious blend of cherished moments with my BFF, exhilarating journeys to far-flung destinations, and the pursuit of diverse experiences that enrich our soul. Recognizing the intrinsic link between physical health and overall vitality, I am committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle, embracing nourishing diets, daily challenges and regular exercise as cornerstones of my daily routine. With each step, I aspire to cultivate a life of vibrancy and resilience, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines seamlessly with the cultivation of a thriving mind, body, and spirit.”
Until next time let’s all keep striving to live that Cabana life!
-John, aka: CabanaJohn
