If you are past the stage of starting to use genAI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc., and you want to work towards getting outsized returns on your time, then this post is for you.

Human-First Tactics to Stand Out in an AI-Heavy World

Perplexity is a fantastic general-purpose AI search tool, but constantly re-typing your project details, team context, and files becomes a massive timesuck. Perplexity Spaces is the solution: It's a structured container that stores your shared context, files, custom instructions, and access permissions...all in one place. Why Use Perplexity Spaces? (The 3 Cs) 1. Context (The Setup): You define the model's persona and goal (e.g., "You are Warren Buffett..." or "We are Project Phoenix...") just once in the custom instructions. This eliminates repetitive prompting in every conversation. 2. Container (The Files): Upload all your relevant files (project charter, resource lists) and web links into the Space. All subsequent chats (threads) can instantly reference these documents. 3. Collaboration (The Team): Share the Space with your team, allowing multiple people to work on different "threads" that can reference one another's old conversations. This is the ultimate tool for project teams, solopreneurs, and anyone dealing with complex, context-heavy tasks. Plus, you can integrate models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini right into the workflow. ➡️ Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshops: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Need to structure your prompts? Watch our video on Structured Prompt Template: https://youtu.be/rj8lUyrRZdc?si=BdCY2pIwz5PkrRF4 ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (and organize your AI life): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #PerplexitySpaces #AIProjectManagement #ContextualAI #ThoughtsBrewing

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The 3 Levels of Prompting (Most People Never Reach Level 3)

Tired of inconsistent AI output? The answer is in the structure of your prompts. Google's documentation for the new Gemini 3 model features a powerful prompt template that combines all of their best practices. This template works for every major AI model (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) and is the secret to getting consistent, high-quality, and reliable output. The Structured Prompt Blueprint: This template uses XML tags and Markdown formatting to clearly section off critical information for the AI: 1. Role: Define the AI's persona (e.g., You are a specialized assistant for [Data Science]). 2. Instructions: Give a numbered, ordered list of steps using markdown formatting for clarity (e.g., *Analyze this...*). 3. Constraints: Set strict rules like tone, verbosity, and length (e.g., [low], casual). 4. Output Format: Specify the exact structure of the response (e.g., a numbered list with an executive summary and detailed response). You get to decide: Do you want the ease of talking to the AI in unstructured, regular language and spending time doing follow-up prompts, or do you want to spend time up front adding structure to get better output immediately? ➡️ Keep Learning: Free ChatGPT Email Course → https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/chatgpt-kickstarter-email-course ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (and master the AI structure): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #PromptTemplate #Gemini3 #AIWorkflow #ThoughtsBrewing

Most people that use AI tools have figured out that the tools can create more content faster than a human can. The people that are getting the best returns on their time are creating systems that can be repeated and scaled. They combine human and AI resources.

5 Actually Useful Ways to Use Google’s Nano Banana Pro

Most people know they need to "iterate" to get better AI results, but they don't know how. You're stuck in a loop of slightly changing the same prompt and getting the same bad results. This video breaks down 4 expert strategies that fundamentally change how the AI processes your request, drastically increasing your chance of success with complex tasks: 4 Expert Prompt Iteration Strategies: 1. Use Different Phrasing: Asking the same core question in different ways can trigger a slightly different, more accurate, or useful response. 2. Switch to an Analogous Task: If a direct question fails, frame it as a different type of task (e.g., asking a definition question as a multiple-choice problem) to force a clear, concise answer. 3. Change the Order of Prompt Content: The sequencing of elements (Instruction, Context, Examples) is model-specific and can dramatically change the output. Try flipping the order. 4. Draw a Picture: For abstract or visual concepts, drawing a picture (on paper or a digital whiteboard) and uploading it with your text prompt provides the AI with richer multimodal context, leading to a much better result. Mastering these iteration strategies is how you move from a basic user to an AI power user, saving time and getting better results from models like Gemini. ➡️ Keep Learning: Free ChatGPT Email Course → https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/chatgpt-kickstarter-email-course ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing → https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #PromptIteration #AdvancedPrompting #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing

How to Create Slide Decks in NotebookLM in Less Than 5 Minutes (The Fast, Non-Stressful Way)

“We send signals with every choice we make. ” - Seth Godin What do our life choices say about us?

Nano Banana Pro (Google Gemini 3's new image model) is powerful, but it’s not perfect. Sometimes, it gives you an image that's close but still slightly off (like the wrong aspect ratio or a faulty annotation). Most people start over. You won't. This video reveals the hidden "Show Thinking" feature which is a powerful troubleshooting secret that lets you see the AI's internal reasoning process before it generated the image. The AI Troubleshooting Blueprint: - Nano Banana vs. Nano Banana Pro: The "Show Thinking" feature is only available on Pro models. Older models simply return results without showing their work. - Identify the Flaw: When the image output is incorrect, click "Show Thinking" to view the step-by-step process the AI followed (Analyzing Composition, Adjusting Perspective, Verifying Output). - Send a Direct Correction: Use the follow-up chat prompt to reference the exact step where the AI went wrong (e.g., "In the 'Adjusting Perspective' step, make sure it is 9:16, not 16:9"). - Save Time & Get Better Output: This process saves you a ton of time by eliminating guesswork and allowing you to fine-tune the model's logic directly, ensuring you get exactly what you want. ➡️ Need to learn the basics first? Watch our video on Prompt Engineering Level 1 and Level 2 Videos: https://youtu.be/eBsFCkyEfro?si=PUs-hIMkzdjzxDbl https://youtu.be/jQvTqldfo6Q?si=TnYsuitT-UVpx-2Y ➡️ Go to our site to apply for a Next-Level AI Workshop: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe for more exclusive AI workflow secrets! https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #AITroubleshooting #NanoBananaPro #ImageGeneration #ThoughtsBrewing

8 Practical Ways Project Managers Can Use AI (Without Changing Your Workflow)

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Have a small team but need high-quality, on-brand social media assets and ads? Google Labs' Pomelli is the answer. Pomelli is your "marketing department in a box". It eliminates the need for professional design skills and automates repetitive content creation while maintaining consistency. The 3 Steps to AI-Powered Campaigns: 1. Generate Business DNA: You input your website URL, and Pomelli analyzes your site's images, fonts, colors, and tone to create a "Business DNA" profile. This profile ensures everything it creates next is on-brand. 2. Get Campaign Ideas: Pomelli suggests campaign ideas tailored to your brand, or you can input your own prompt to steer the direction. 3. Generate and Edit Creatives: The tool generates high-quality, editable marketing assets (social posts, ads, web banners) that match your brand's look. You can edit the text, images, and CTA directly inside the platform before downloading. This tool is currently available as a free public beta experiment in English in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. All you need is a website to get started! ➡️ Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshops: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Try Pomelli Now: https://labs.google.com/pomelli/about ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (and let AI handle the heavy lifting): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #Pomelli #AIforSMB #MarketingAutomation #ThoughtsBrewing

True to the name, these are some quick tips to think about when using AI chatbots to help you get better output:

Prompt framework — S.T.A.R.

NotebookLM has added a Slide Deck feature that lets you instantly turn that research into a polished presentation. This feature runs in the background and is perfect for creating decks that are either Detailed (great for internal reading) or focused Presenter Slides (great for speaking). In this demo, we go through the exact steps to turn a bunch of complex aviation documents into a simple presentation explaining METARs and TAFs for beginners. The AI Deck Creation Blueprint: - Select Your Sources: Ensure you have at least one source (file, document, or web link) selected in your Notebook. - Access the Studio: Go to the "Studio" panel on the right side and click the "Slide Deck" option. - Customize the Output: Choose your format (Detailed or Presenter Slides), language, length, and include specific instructions or context in the prompt box. - Generate in the Background: Click generate and continue working in NotebookLM. The program doesn't lock up!. - Review and Refine: Once complete, you can download the PDF, share it, or use follow-up prompts to refine specific slides (e.g., "Change slide 5 to use blue and white"). This new feature eliminates the tedious step of manually transferring facts to slides...a massive productivity win. ➡️ Go to thoughtsbrewing.com to work with us: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/ ➡️ Subscribe for more AI workflow secrets! https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #NotebookLM #PresentationHacks #AISlideDeck #ThoughtsBrewing

"If It’s Simple, It Can’t Be Effective" – The best solutions aren’t the most complicated, but they are the easiest to execute. "More Steps = More Control" – Actually, more steps = more chaos (and more chances to mess up). "Tweaking Forever Makes It Better" – At some point, you’re just...

Write High-Converting Promotional Emails with This Free AI Prompt Template

Handle Niche-Market Objections with This AI Prompt (Fast, Clear, Repeatable)

Google's image reasoning model (Nano Banana Pro) is not just for generating pretty pictures; it is now a workflow transformer. It's available in the Gemini app (make sure you select "Thinking with 3 Pro"!). In this video, we tested the image model's ability to handle practical business challenges, including tasks that older models found nearly impossible (like reading spreadsheets). 5 Power Use Cases You Need to Try Now: 1. Diagram to Corporate Graphic: Turning a rough, hand-drawn network sketch into a professional, presentable corporate diagram. Older models fail here, but this was scary good. 2. Spreadsheet Analysis: Accurately analyzing a complex, visual spreadsheet like a Gantt Chart, identifying all headers, numbers, and percentages perfectly. 3. Quick Infographic Creation: Instantly generating complex educational graphics (like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) from a simple text prompt. 4. Image Annotation (Failure Included): Testing the model's ability to label recognizable landmark categories on an aerial photo of the Penns Valley High School in Pennsylvania (Note: This is an example of a prompt that may require more follow-up to get a perfect result). 5. Aspect Ratio Transformation: Changing image ratios (e.g., to YouTube Short's 9:16) and seamlessly adding highly believable background detail that wasn't in the original image. This model can be accessed via the Gemini app's free plan (with a limited daily quota). Try it out and let us know what you think! ➡️ Keep Learning with the Free ChatGPT Email Course → https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/chatgpt-kickstarter-email-course ➡️ Go to thoughtsbrewing.com to work with us: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/home ➡️ Subscribe for more practical AI demos! https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #NanoBananaPro #ImageGeneration #GeminiApp #Thoughts Brewing

Here is another prompt framework that you may find useful.

Never used Google's NotebookLM? Want to create your first AI-powered research notebook fast? We did this in under 5 minutes to show you the easiest way to start harnessing AI for deep, source-grounded research. NotebookLM is Google's personal AI research assistant that is explicitly designed to NEVER hallucinate because it only answers questions based on the sources you provide. This makes it one of the most powerful tools for creators, students, and professionals who need accurate information. Quick Start Guide (5 Minutes to Research Power): - Create Your Notebook: Head to notebooklm.google.com and start a new notebook. - Add Sources: Use the Discover Sources feature and the "Fast Research" option to quickly pull multiple articles and websites from the web. - Chat with Intent: Use the chat window to ask questions about your sources. The chat is only grounded in your documents, making the output highly reliable and citable. - Create Outputs: Instantly generate outputs like Mind Maps, Reports, Flashcards, or Video Overviews based on your collected sources. If you're tired of checking sources, this tool is the game-changer you need. ➡️ Keep Learning: NotebookLM Course (Self-Paced) → https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/getting-started-with-notebooklm ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (for practical AI tutorials): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #NotebookLM #GoogleAI #ThoughtsBrewing

It doesn’t understand your business. Or your audience. Or what matters most to you.