STOP Typing Into ChatGPT! Use Your VOICE

Stop Typing Into ChatGPT

If you are still using your keyboard to type into ChatGPT, I want you to stop. That might sound dramatic, but I mean it. There is a faster and easier way to get the help you want from AI, and it feels more natural too.

Most business owners I talk to feel overwhelmed. They are juggling too many apps. Their tools are spread out. And they feel like they are always behind. When you are already stressed, even small things—like typing a prompt—can feel like extra work.

Speaking changes that. When I speak my prompt, I move faster. I think clearer. And I get better results with less effort. It also helps me build a simple system, because I can capture ideas the moment they show up. That saves time and keeps my workflow moving.

Why Speaking Beats Typing

Let’s talk about speed first.

The average typing speed is around 40 words per minute. If you hit 60 words per minute, that is considered good. If you can type 80 words per minute or more, you are fast.

Now compare that to speaking. Many people speak around 130 to 150 words per minute. That is about three to four times faster than average typing.

So if your goal is to get information from AI quickly, it makes sense to speak. You can ask your questions faster. You can give more context faster. And you can go back and forth faster when you need to.

This matters because most of us do not just use AI once per week. We use it for lots of small tasks.

• Writing emails
• Drafting outlines
• Brainstorming ideas
• Creating checklists
• Planning projects
• Fixing messy notes
• Improving a workflow

If each prompt takes an extra minute because you are typing, that adds up. That is lost time. And business owners do not have extra time to waste.

The Accuracy Surprise

Speed is great, but there is another big reason I like speaking into ChatGPT.

Accuracy.

I did a simple test for myself. When I spoke, my accuracy was 100%. Every time. When I typed, my accuracy dropped. Even on a good day, I might be 92% or 93% accurate.

That may not sound like a big gap, but it creates friction. When I type, I have to think about spelling. I have to think about tense. I have to fix little errors. All those tiny fixes slow me down and break my focus.

When I speak, I do not worry about any of that. I just talk. And the AI can still understand what I mean.

This is one of my favorite things about AI. AI is excellent at organizing thoughts. It does not need perfect grammar. It does not need a perfect sentence. It can take messy input and turn it into clean output.

So when I speak, I get speed and accuracy at the same time. That is a rare combo.

Dictation vs Voice Mode

When people hear “speaking with ChatGPT,” they often think about a back-and-forth conversation where ChatGPT talks back. That is sometimes called voice mode.

Voice mode can be useful on a phone, especially if you are walking or driving. But on my computer, most of the time, I do not want ChatGPT to talk out loud. I just want to speak my prompt and get text back.

For that, I use dictation.

Dictation is simple. You click the microphone icon, speak naturally, and then review the text before sending it.

That review step is a big deal. It means I can catch anything weird before I hit enter. It also means I can add extra instructions at the end.

So for my daily workflow, dictation is usually the best choice.

How I Use Dictation Step by Step

Here is the basic way I use dictation, and you can copy this exactly.

1. Open ChatGPT on your computer
2. Click the microphone icon
3. Speak your prompt naturally
4. Pause when you are done
5. Review the text on screen
6. Add a clear instruction at the end
7. Hit enter

That’s it.

The key is step 6. You can speak your thoughts freely, but you still want to end with a simple instruction so the AI knows what to do.

For example, you might say:

• “Turn this into a short email.”
• “Make this into a checklist.”
• “Group these ideas by topic.”
• “Write this in a friendly tone.”
• “Make a simple plan I can follow.”

When I add that final instruction, the output is much more useful.

Why This Helps Overwhelmed Business Owners

If you feel overwhelmed, it is usually not because you are lazy. It is because your tools and tasks are scattered.

Here is what I see all the time:

• Notes in one app
• Tasks in another app
• Ideas in a third place
• Emails everywhere
• Calendar packed
• Projects half-planned

When everything is spread out, your brain never rests. You are always trying to remember what you forgot.

That is why I focus on building one simple system. A good system helps you capture ideas quickly and organize them later.

Speaking into ChatGPT supports that system in two ways.

First, it helps you capture fast. You do not get stuck staring at a blank cursor. You just talk.

Second, it helps you organize fast. AI can turn messy input into structured output. That means your workflow can go from “chaos” to “clear” in minutes.

The Blank Cursor Problem

One of the hardest parts of writing is starting.

You open a document. You see the flashing cursor. And suddenly your mind feels empty. Or your mind feels too full. Either way, you freeze.

Typing makes that worse for many people. When you type, you tend to think in a straight line. You try to write a “perfect” first sentence. You worry about the order of your ideas.

But your brain does not work that way. Real thinking is messy. It jumps around.

Speaking matches how you actually think. You can start anywhere. You can jump topics. You can ramble. And that is okay.

Then AI can do the organizing part for you.

My Favorite Use Case: The Mind Sweep

One of the most powerful ways to use dictation is for a mind sweep.

A mind sweep is also called a brain dump. It is when you get everything out of your head without judging it.

I love doing this when I feel overloaded. Sometimes I even close my eyes while I speak. I just unload everything that is weighing on me.

Here is what I might say:

• “I need to buy gifts.”
• “I have to plan the trip.”
• “I should check my year-end numbers.”
• “I need to renew that account.”
• “I have to prep for the next project.”

The ideas do not have to match. They do not have to be in order. The goal is to capture, not to organize.

After I finish, I add one instruction:
“Please group these into an actionable task list.”

And then ChatGPT does what it does best. It organizes the mess into something I can use.

This is where AI feels like magic, but it is really just a great system:

• I capture quickly by speaking
• AI organizes quickly into a list
• I move the list into my task manager or project board

That is a clean workflow.

Speaking Helps You Think Better

Another reason I love speaking is that it reduces pressure.

Typing often feels like “writing.” And writing can feel like performance. You feel like you have to be polished.

Speaking feels like thinking out loud. It is more forgiving. You can explore an idea without committing to it.

That makes brainstorming easier.

If you are trying to plan a new offer, write a sales page, create a training, or design a process for your business, speaking can get you unstuck.

You can say things like:

• “Here is what I want, but I’m not sure.”
• “These are the pieces I have.”
• “This is what my customers complain about.”
• “These are the outcomes I want.”

Then you ask AI to shape it.

This is how I use AI to build a system, not just produce random answers.

Better Prompts Without Overthinking

A lot of people stress about prompts. They think prompts need to be perfect.

They do not.

A good prompt needs three things:

1. The goal
2. The context
3. The format you want back

Speaking makes this easier because you can include more context naturally.

You might say:
“I run a small business and I’m overwhelmed by tasks across email and notes. I want a simple weekly workflow. Please give me a step-by-step plan with a weekly review and a daily checklist.”

That is an excellent prompt, and it is much easier to say than to type.

What About Names and Brand Words?

Dictation is usually very accurate. But sometimes it can struggle with unusual words, brand names, or uncommon spellings.

That is why the review step matters. Before I send the prompt, I glance at the text. If a name is wrong, I fix it quickly.

Most of the time, it is already correct. I have seen it correctly handle words like Zoom and Calendly when I mention them.

So do not let this worry stop you. Just review and go.

Turning AI Output Into Real Action

Here is an important point.

AI is not just for ideas. AI should create action.

When I finish a dictation prompt, I often ask for output that I can use right away, like:

• A checklist I can follow today
• A task list grouped by category
• A weekly schedule outline
• A simple project plan with steps
• A short email I can send

Then I copy it into my system.

This is how you go from “AI chat” to “real progress.”

If you do not move the output into a trusted system, it stays as text on a screen. That is not enough.

So I like to end prompts with instructions like:

• “Make it easy to copy into a task app.”
• “Use bullet points and short steps.”
• “Group by personal and business.”
• “Add suggested next actions.”

These instructions turn a response into a workflow.

A Simple Speaking Workflow You Can Use Today

If you want to start right now, here is a simple routine you can repeat.

1. Open ChatGPT
2. Dictate for 60–120 seconds
3. Say every task and worry on your mind
4. Add: “Group this into an actionable task list”
5. Copy the list into your task manager
6. Pick the top 3 tasks for today

This routine saves time because it reduces the mental load of “holding” tasks in your head.

It also helps you organize because it gives you structure without effort.

And it builds a system because you repeat it.

Why This Feels So Good

When business owners feel overwhelmed, they often blame themselves. But the real issue is usually friction.

Friction is anything that makes a task feel heavier than it should.

Typing can be friction.
Starting can be friction.
Organizing can be friction.

Speaking reduces friction.

It is faster than typing.
It is often more accurate.
It feels natural.
It helps you get unstuck.
It lets AI do the organizing work.

When you remove friction, you get momentum. And momentum is what makes a system work.

Final Thoughts

If you are still typing every prompt into ChatGPT, try speaking instead. Even if you only use it for one part of your day—like a mind sweep—you will feel the difference.

You will save time.
You will improve your workflow.
You will organize faster.
And you will move closer to one simple system that helps you feel in control.

You deserve to work without feeling overwhelmed. Speaking into AI is one small change that can make your whole day feel lighter.