The Free Version Of ChatGPT - and why it works for me

Last week I published a blog about how I work with ChatGPT and my small "AI team" to run my parenting site more smoothly.

Amazingly, less than an hour later Eric shared his own excitement about how much ChatGPT has improved lately. It made me smile to see how many of us, from all over the world, are finding creative ways to use AI as a real partner, not just a tool.

In my case, I’m actually happy working with the free version of ChatGPT 4o. Those built-in limits in the free version have helped me be more productive, rather than less. It naturally encourages me to be super organised with my time to make the most of when it is available to me. Because there are limits on how much I can do in one stretch, I find myself planning better, researching topics in advance, and using the "waiting time" in a really productive way so that I am ready to make the best use of it when it is available for me again.

When ChatGPT is temporarily unavailable, I don’t feel stuck — I see it as a perfect chance to work on the next pieces of my blog production line.

In a strange way, I think having that natural rhythm - work together, then work independently - has made me more efficient than if I had constant, unlimited access which might well lead me to procrastinate. As it is, my time with ChatGPT is valuable and I try hard to make the best use of our time together instead of taking it for granted.

Rather than feeling frustrated when I have to pause, I actually feel grateful.
It gives me a little breathing space to think, plan, and get ready to make the most of our next session.

And for now, this rhythm suits me perfectly.

And I am so grateful for all Kyle's AI training where I learn something new every time.