Still Not Using ChatGPT? Here’s Why You Should Start Now!

This article talks about why you should stop waiting and start using AI tools like ChatGPT right now. Many people feel they need to know everything about AI before they can use it, but that’s not true. Even simple uses can lead to big results, helping you get started and see the benefits of AI in your work.

Why You Should Start Using AI Now

It’s easy to feel like you need to be an expert before you try something new, especially with AI. You might have watched videos and read articles, but there’s still that little voice saying, "I’m not ready." This idea that you need to understand everything about AI before you can use it is what’s stopping you. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to be ready. You just need to start.

Waiting to feel ready before you use AI is kind of like waiting to get in shape before you go to the gym. It just doesn’t make sense. The best way to learn and get comfortable with AI is by actually using it.

Real-World Results from Simple AI Use

Let me tell you about one of my clients. She’s a solopreneur, not really into tech at all. For months, she put off using AI. She thought it was too complicated or that she wouldn’t know how to use it right. But one day, she decided to just try. She asked ChatGPT to "act like a launch strategist" and help her plan a product rollout.

And guess what? ChatGPT gave her a week-by-week plan, complete with content calendars and ideas for offers. That one simple action, just asking a basic question, helped her make her first $10,000. It shows that you don’t need complex prompts or deep knowledge to get real value from AI.

Key Takeaways

  • Don’t wait to feel ready: Just start using AI. The best way to learn is by doing.
  • Simple prompts can lead to big results: You don’t need to be an expert to get value from AI tools.
  • AI can help with everyday tasks: From planning to content creation, AI can assist in many areas of your business.
  • Overcome the fear of the unknown: Many people are hesitant, but a small step can open up new possibilities.

How to Get Started with AI

So, how do you begin? It’s simpler than you think. Here are a few ideas:

  1. Identify a small task: Think of something simple you do regularly that AI might help with. Maybe it’s brainstorming ideas, writing a short email, or summarizing information.
  2. Pick one AI tool: ChatGPT is a great place to start because it’s user-friendly and versatile.
  3. Experiment with basic prompts: Don’t overthink it. Just ask a question or give a simple instruction. For example:
    • "Give me five ideas for a blog post about healthy eating."
    • "Write a short email to a client about a meeting reschedule."
    • "Summarize this article for me."
  4. Review and refine: Look at the AI’s output. If it’s not quite right, try rephrasing your prompt. It’s a learning process.

Remember, the goal isn’t to become an AI expert overnight. It’s about taking that first step, getting comfortable, and seeing how these tools can make your work a little easier and more effective. The future of work is here, and AI is a big part of it. Don’t let the idea of needing to be "ready" stop you from exploring its power.

Who’s the Coach?

I’m Chris Dessi.

Tech entrepreneur. Author. Talking head.
But before any of that—I’m a builder.

I’ve spent the last 20+ years helping companies grow:
From dot-com chaos to SaaS scale-ups to AI-powered everything.
I’ve sold software across continents. Closed $32M in deals using AI.
Built and exited businesses. Bombed a few too. All of it made me sharper.

Today, I run Torque AI, a marketing automation platform built for the 99%.
Small business owners. Solopreneurs. Operators with too much to do and not enough support.
We give them AI superpowers—without the hype, the jargon, or the BS.

I’m also the founder of AI Summit NYC, where real business owners come to learn how to actually use AI to drive revenue.

When I’m not building, I’m writing books, speaking on national TV, and coaching execs through reinvention—with a baseball bat in one hand and a meditation app in the other.

I believe reinvention is our greatest asset.
I believe AI isn’t the threat—it’s the test.
And I believe if you’re not adapting, you’re eroding.

Let’s build something that matters.

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