by Firat Akbas
Let me say this upfront:
No — I didn’t write every single word of this alone.
Yes — I used ChatGPT to help me.
And no, I’m not ashamed of that.
You shouldn’t be, either.
Why I Use AI
Because – maybe like you
- I overthink every sentence
- I want to say everything, all at once
- I get emotionally tangled in what I’m writing
- I’m afraid I won’t sound as “powerful” as I feel inside
And when I try to write alone, here’s what often comes out:
A Real Text I talked into ChatGPT (Before Any Help)
“I don’t want to take this idea. I kind of want to write about the fact that… …the more we try to become a version of ourselves… …that’s better, slimmer, richer, fitter, more good-looking, whatever it is… …we tend to forget the process of having fun. For me, too. The hard truth is, after work, I’m staying at home, scrolling… …getting the new idea, getting a new insight… …trying to read books for the next hint that solves our problems. But then I came to the conclusion that I forgot how to be happy. I always think about my job that I don’t want to do anymore. I’m making less than I deserve, quote-unquote. Yes. And I want to write about that.”
That’s me. Word for word.
No edits.
No punctuation fixes.
No structure.
Just my brain, spilling raw truth.
What ChatGPT Helped Me See
I wasn’t lost.
I was feeling deeply. But the text had too many pauses, too much build-up, and not enough clarity.
Together, we shaped it into this:
“I’ve been grinding to become the best version of myself — fitter, smarter, more disciplined. But in the process, I forgot how to be happy.
After work, I just sit and scroll. Searching for the next book, the next insight, the next solution. Always chasing a fix.
But lately I’ve realized: I’m not broken. I’m just disconnected from joy.
I miss laughing. Resting. Just being human.”
Same soul. Less noise.
Why I Share This
Because you’re like me.
- You feel a lot, but it comes out tangled.
- Your words don’t land like your thoughts do.
- You write with heart — but get lost in your own mind.
You’re just in the middle of becoming fluent in your truth.
Yes, you should write more, think more, work more.
But what if you don’t even have energy for yourself at the moment?
Especially if you are busy workwise, with family, other responsibilities.
If life feels empty and heavy?
Why I Still Use ChatGPT (For Now)
Because it helps me:
- Reflect without spiraling
- Stay in motion when I want to quit
- Say what I mean — without drowning in it
- Keep writing, even on days I feel like a mess
This isn’t cheating for me.
It’s a bridge between the man I am — and the man I’m building.
And I won’t apologize for using every tool I can to speak the truth.
I stopped beating myself down with thoughts like:
- I never really wrote, of course I’m bad
- No one will take me seriously
- I’m making a clown out of myself instead of “grinding hard”
Think about it
You don’t need to be a perfect writer.
You just need to be an honest one.
Even if that honesty sounds like:
“Hey… I needed help writing this.”
If you’re someone with a voice that gets tangled in your throat —
I feel that.
You are not weak for it.
You are trying to build – something that lasts.
Something that’s …
you.
Final Words
I hope this post helps you exhale a bit more.
Be kind to yourself.
DM me what you think on X.
I’ll read it – whether you’re struggling or simply feel seen by this.
Thanks for reading.
I’ll see you in the next one.
I love you. You matter.
— Firat Akbas
Firat Akbas 