How to infuse yourself into AI
This is what everyone gets wrong about AI:
They think it’s going to lead to generic content. But it’s not, because you can infuse yourself into it.
If there’s a secret to getting great AI outputs, it’s to make sure AI knows your tastes inside and out. And that’s where having body of work becomes extremely useful. You can train AI on YOU. Your writing. Your videos. Your content. Your tone.
Even if you don’t already have a body of work, there are ways to infuse yourself into AI so that what you get isn’t generic garbage - it’s something much closer to YOU.
Treat AI as a personality multiplier, not as a replacement.
AI doesn’t replace creativity - it amplifies it.
And remember what I said about creativity a few weeks ago? Creative work inherently involves applying your unique judgment and taste.
So, in order for AI to give you better outputs, you need to give it better inputs. Inputs that specify your preferences, quirks, and taste.
How do you do that? First, tell ChatGPT about yourself.
Use ChatGPT’s memory feature to tell it all about you.
I’ve written about ChatGPT’s memory feature before, but it’s worth mentioning again. If you’re not using this feature, you’re missing out.
ChatGPT’s memory lets you store details about yourself so you don’t have to repeat them every time. Think of it like an assistant who already knows your style, your preferences, and how you like things structured.
Start by telling it the basics:
Tell ChatGPT what you like.
The more ChatGPT knows about your tastes, the better it can help you. I’m a big fan of Judd Apatow movies - his mix of humor, heart, and real, messy relationships is exactly the kind of storytelling I admire. So, I ask ChatGPT to remember that, and to use that information to influence the kinds of responses it gives me.
You can do that same. ChatGPT doesn’t know your taste unless you tell it, so don’t be shy about name-dropping your favorite movies, writers, or even specific scenes that inspire you.
The more you guide it, the more its responses will match your creative style.
Tell ChatGPT what topics you care about.
I use ChatGPT for a lot of things, but a major one is helping out with screenplay structure. When Tara and I have an idea for a movie, the first thing we do is brainstorm all the scenes that could appear. Then, we curate those scenes and put them into a screenplay structure.
Now, wouldn’t it be useful to teach ChatGPT about that structure and how it works? Well, I did by uploading it into ChatGPT’s memory:
Now, let’s say I need some help figuring out where one of my scenes should fit in this structure. I can just ask ChatGPT where it thinks it would make most sense:
Tell ChatGPT how you want it to respond.
I don’t like jargon. ChatGPT’s default response style is far too formal for my liking. So, I’ve asked ChatGPT to respond in a conversational, punchy style.
If you’re the same, tell ChatGPT: “Write like we’re having a casual chat over coffee - no corporate-speak, no fluff, no jargon.” If you prefer something more analytical, say something like: “Make sure responses are structured with clear arguments and citations.”
Now, you can take this to the next level when you…
Give ChatGPT examples of your past work.
This is one of ChatGPT’s most powerful (if still imperfect) tools. If you’re a writer, upload your work into ChatGPT’s project memory, and then ask it:
“What patterns do you notice in my writing style?”
I did this with a handful of my Wealest.com articles, and this is what it came back with:
Then, I can ask ChatGPT to use those patterns in responses when I’m writing an article.
If you’re a marketer, you could feed it past ad copy and tell it:
“Whenever I write product descriptions, they should be clear, compelling, and focus on benefits over features - just like this example.”
If you’re a content creator, you could even train it on your humor or storytelling style. Paste in a few of your best jokes or engaging hooks and tell ChatGPT:
“Always structure hooks like this - short, surprising, and curiosity-driven.”
The more you teach it, the more AI sounds like you.
The key to powerful AI use isn’t just prompting - it’s training it on what makes you, you.
The mistake most people make is treating AI like a vending machine instead of an extension of their mind. Give it as much information as possible, and it will surprise you.
Put your human drama into the machine.
There’s a reason I talk about all the struggles, losses, and close calls in my screenwriting career.
It’s because people are drawn to other people’s drama.
People don’t connect with perfection. Perfection is boring and the fastest way to lose the interest of your reader. We connect with CONFLICT.
AI, by default, lacks this. It smooths out edges, avoids conflict, and plays it safe. But safe is forgettable.
To fix this, train AI on your wins and losses, doubts and struggles. Feed it stories where you failed, pivoted, and fought for an idea. Teach it to see the world through the lens of human drama.
The more you inject your own drama, contradictions, and voice, the more AI stops sounding like an algorithm - and starts sounding like you.
AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a mirror. The more of yourself you put in, the more you get back.
Start now. And thanks for reading.