I used ChatGPT to apply Brendon Burchard’s ‘Empty Calories’ productivity mindset — and it changed how I spend my time
The article discusses how the author utilized ChatGPT to implement Brendon Burchard's 'empty calories' productivity mindset. This approach helped the author identify and eliminate unproductive activities that consume time without adding value. The result was a more effective way to manage time and focus on meaningful tasks.
- ▪The author tested AI tools for productivity and decision-making over the past year.
- ▪Burchard's 'empty calories' concept serves as a metaphor for identifying unproductive activities.
- ▪The author found that some tasks create the illusion of progress without contributing to actual goals.
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AI I used ChatGPT to apply Brendon Burchard’s ‘Empty Calories’ productivity mindset — and it changed how I spend my time Features By Elton Jones published 3 June 2026 Using a productivity metaphor to find the finer things in life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: D. Dipasupil/Getty) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter After spending the past year testing AI tools across productivity, creativity and daily decision-making, I’ve learned that the best ChatGPT prompts don’t just generate better answers.
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