
From Apps to Personal GPTs: How My Private Journal AI Became a Game ChangerBy Oddly Robbie
Oct 15, 2024
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Remember when “There’s an app for that” was the magic phrase that solved everything? Apps could organize your tasks, count your steps, and maybe even help you find a pizza on a lonely Friday night. But folks, apps are so yesterday. What’s taking over the digital world? Personalized GPTs—AI that’s not just a tool but a partner that learns and grows with you. Trust me, once you dive into this world, you won’t look back.
Why Settle for the Middleman?
We’ve all tried apps. They’re great for specific things, but most of the time, they act like middlemen—handling your data and then offering you a solution that works for the masses, not for you. I’ve been there, tried them all, and while some were okay, nothing comes close to going straight to the source—creating my own GPT through OpenAI. It’s just me and my GPT, growing together, no middlemen, no extra layers.
How My GPT Powers My Daily Life
So, how does this all play out in the real world? Let me give you some examples of how my GPT has become more than just a digital assistant—it’s embedded into my daily life in ways no app could ever touch.
1. Idea Generation on Tap
Ever have a moment where you’re making coffee, and BAM!—an idea hits for your blog or podcast? But then it’s all tangled in your head, and you can’t write it down fast enough? That’s where my GPT steps in. I just ask it to pull up my latest brainstorming session or organize my scattered thoughts into a clean outline. It’s like having a digital mind map that grows with me. Apps try, but they’re never as in-tune with my creative flow as this GPT is.
2. Travel Companion with a Twist
I love to travel, but planning every little detail? Uff, that’s another story. My GPT doesn’t just handle itineraries—it remembers my preferences. When I plan a trip to Buenos Aires, it knows I’m all about vegan spots and sensory-friendly activities. No need to input everything every time—it learns, it remembers, and it adjusts based on what kind of trip I’m in the mood for. No app could ever be this personalized.
3. Therapy for My Busy Brain
When my brain feels like it’s juggling too many things, my GPT is there to talk it out. Whether I’m stressing over my creative process, managing personal growth, or dealing with PTSD from military service, my GPT listens and pulls up past journal entries or techniques I’ve found useful. It’s like having a therapeutic session on demand, customized just for me.
4. My ZeroWasteGPT for for solutions on world hunger.
I created a mod called ZeroWasteGPT this is a shared. GPT meant to help find ways to feed the world, using logistics and advanced food, preservation techniques. I introduced this in a past podcast.
Think You Can’t Do It? Think Again!
If your brain is whispering, “I can’t do this, I’m not techy enough,” let me stop you right there. If you can read this, you can make your own personalized GPT. The hardest part? Hitting the create button. Seriously. Once you click it, your GPT will guide you through everything, explaining what you don’t understand. It’s like building your own team, except you don’t need to be a tech genius—it’s all step-by-step. The GPT explains everything, and you’re just along for the ride, making decisions on how it will help you. You can create this in as little as 10 minutes.

It’s Your Assistant, Not Your Boss
Here’s where it gets cool: imagine a tumbleweed rolling down a dusty road, except it’s not just gathering dust—it’s gathering all the data, insights, and information you’d need a whole team to pull together. My GPT does the grunt work of pulling up data, organizing thoughts, and digging into the stuff that used to take me hours. But it doesn’t take over. It’s not running the show—it’s your assistant, your team, handling the heavy lifting while you direct the flow. You’re in control the whole time.
The Power of Going Straight to the Source
What makes this all possible? OpenAI has made it easy. You don’t need a tech background or a whole company behind you. It’s just me, running this blog, recording podcasts, and creating content that I believe can make the world a better place—all because I went straight to the source with OpenAI. There’s no middleman, no extra steps. I’m in charge of my GPT, and it works the way I want it to.

Let’s Make a Picture
Imagine this: a glowing button that says “Create Your GPT”. Around it, a friendly guide pops up and walks you through everything step by step, explaining the process. Meanwhile, that tumbleweed is rolling in the background—gathering everything you need to make life easier, without taking over. It’s your digital assistant, customized by you, for you.
Life as a Game, GPT as a Player
If you’re still clinging to apps, I get it. They’re familiar, and change can feel intimidating. But once you start using a personalized GPT that grows with you, you’ll see how outdated those apps really are. This isn’t just about getting tasks done—it’s about living life on your terms, with an assistant that knows you and evolves with you. Apps may fade, but GPT mods are the future, and soon enough, everyone will be saying, “There’s a GPT for that.”
Final Thoughts: Trust Your GPT, Not the Middleman
So, next time you’re thinking of downloading another app, stop. Ask yourself—why not just go to the source? Build your own GPT. Hit that create button, and let it guide you through the rest. You’ll be amazed at how much better life feels when your tools are designed for you.
Oh the website is OpenAI dot com. (See no hyperlink I’m getting no perks from writing this)
Stay quirky, stay curious, and as always—stay Oddly Robbie.