Thanks so much for reading—and I’ve been enjoying your posts too.
I totally relate to what you said about voice giving space for unfiltered thought. It’s not just a different input method, it feels like a different mode of thinking altogether.
I’ve started to find typing almost cumbersome now, which is wild to admit. Part of me worries I’ll lose that muscle, but another part knows this shift is unlocking something deeper.
What a great post! I kept repeating yes! yes ! yes ! as I read your post. It completely resonated with me. I’m using voice to write this comment. For the past several years, I’ve been using voice to write blog posts, script podcasts, create social posts and brainstorm ideas among many other tasks and creative processes, including journaling. Most recently, while driving, I asked Perplexity to help me do a financial analysis on buying and selling real estate and I went back-and-forth many times while driving during a three-hour trip and it was amazing that I got all my answers, all my analysis during that trip and when I got my destination, I simply reviewed the analysis, asked it to create some charts and I was able to use the information to inform my decision.
I used to think as a “purist” because at heart and practice I’m a writer, about whether using voice to write was valid and it is valid completely! Because writing is really in the revision process for deeper works. But to be able to let your mind flow freely and get your thoughts down immediately without restriction without hampering originality is extremely useful. The only caveat is to ensure you don’t rely completely on AI to do all your work. The review and editing process for grammar, spelling, etc. is rife with errors when you use AI tools. The tiniest mistakes creep through…
Thank you for this post. It was a pleasure to read.
Thanks so much for this thoughtful comment, Laura. I completely agree with your take. There’s something about using your voice that unlocks a different layer of thinking and creativity that typing just can’t reach. It’s like the guardrails come off and you can actually chase ideas in real time. You nailed it about the editing process, too… AI is a great accelerator, but you still have to do the final revision process yourself if you want the work to really reflect you. The sweet spot is that blend of rapid ideation and intentional revision.
Heck yeah, love to hear it. Being able to brainstorm while out for a walk is one of the underrated perks of these tools—productive, healthy, and a solid reminder that tech should work with our lives, not against them.
Great perspective and points I have never considered before. I can see how using voice will result in content that’s more like you because as you put it you just speak naturally vs our polished talk when we type and especially when trying to type the best sound prompts. Thanks for this insight!
Thank you for reading and sharing your perspective, Nomsa. It means a lot to know this resonated and maybe offered a new angle on how we express ourselves.
Great statement! "When I speak out loud, I don't polish. I don't posture. I don't perform. The thoughts spill out messy, but they're authentically mine. Emotional, energetic, unfiltered. That's where the gold is."
Thank you for the mention, Stefan, I'm honored to be part of this conversation.
Your article is a powerful reflection on how voice-first workflows aren’t just more efficient, but more liberating and authentic. The shift you describe - from perfectionism to flow, from typing to talking - feels especially meaningful. It’s exciting to see how these tools are enabling a more human, intuitive way of creating and leading. Looking forward to more Frontier Notes!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this one, Tom. I really appreciate your thoughtful words. That shift—from perfectionism to presence—is exactly what I’m hoping others take from it. These tools should help leaders show up more human, not less. That’s the whole point.
Just wanted to say thanks for spotlighting this, I'm genuinely excited to see more people exploring voice as a creative interface. I recently started using ChatGPT’s voice feature to do research when I’m away from my desk, and it’s been a game changer. What surprised me most is how well it handles my mother’s language, it’s actually faster than typing for me. Totally agree: once you get over the initial weirdness, it just feels natural.
Love this post!
Voice is truly game-changing for me esp when I vibe coding with cursor + wisprflow. I just let my thought go out completely without filter.
Turns out I like to be spontaneous with what I said rather than filtering it with writing. It feels freer as you said.
But I haven’t really practice enough to capture ideas while walking. Your post convinced me that I need to do it, thanks! Will try this for sure!
Thanks so much for reading—and I’ve been enjoying your posts too.
I totally relate to what you said about voice giving space for unfiltered thought. It’s not just a different input method, it feels like a different mode of thinking altogether.
I’ve started to find typing almost cumbersome now, which is wild to admit. Part of me worries I’ll lose that muscle, but another part knows this shift is unlocking something deeper.
What a great post! I kept repeating yes! yes ! yes ! as I read your post. It completely resonated with me. I’m using voice to write this comment. For the past several years, I’ve been using voice to write blog posts, script podcasts, create social posts and brainstorm ideas among many other tasks and creative processes, including journaling. Most recently, while driving, I asked Perplexity to help me do a financial analysis on buying and selling real estate and I went back-and-forth many times while driving during a three-hour trip and it was amazing that I got all my answers, all my analysis during that trip and when I got my destination, I simply reviewed the analysis, asked it to create some charts and I was able to use the information to inform my decision.
I used to think as a “purist” because at heart and practice I’m a writer, about whether using voice to write was valid and it is valid completely! Because writing is really in the revision process for deeper works. But to be able to let your mind flow freely and get your thoughts down immediately without restriction without hampering originality is extremely useful. The only caveat is to ensure you don’t rely completely on AI to do all your work. The review and editing process for grammar, spelling, etc. is rife with errors when you use AI tools. The tiniest mistakes creep through…
Thank you for this post. It was a pleasure to read.
Thanks so much for this thoughtful comment, Laura. I completely agree with your take. There’s something about using your voice that unlocks a different layer of thinking and creativity that typing just can’t reach. It’s like the guardrails come off and you can actually chase ideas in real time. You nailed it about the editing process, too… AI is a great accelerator, but you still have to do the final revision process yourself if you want the work to really reflect you. The sweet spot is that blend of rapid ideation and intentional revision.
Hi Stefan. Great note with several interesting points ! Thanks
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment, Jan! Glad you found it insightful.
Put this to great use today during my lunch break. Managed to brainstorm writing ideas whilst having a lovely stroll :)
Heck yeah, love to hear it. Being able to brainstorm while out for a walk is one of the underrated perks of these tools—productive, healthy, and a solid reminder that tech should work with our lives, not against them.
Great perspective and points I have never considered before. I can see how using voice will result in content that’s more like you because as you put it you just speak naturally vs our polished talk when we type and especially when trying to type the best sound prompts. Thanks for this insight!
Thank you for reading and sharing your perspective, Nomsa. It means a lot to know this resonated and maybe offered a new angle on how we express ourselves.
Great statement! "When I speak out loud, I don't polish. I don't posture. I don't perform. The thoughts spill out messy, but they're authentically mine. Emotional, energetic, unfiltered. That's where the gold is."
Thanks Phil, I’m glad that landed with you. It means a lot when these words connect.
Thank you for the mention, Stefan, I'm honored to be part of this conversation.
Your article is a powerful reflection on how voice-first workflows aren’t just more efficient, but more liberating and authentic. The shift you describe - from perfectionism to flow, from typing to talking - feels especially meaningful. It’s exciting to see how these tools are enabling a more human, intuitive way of creating and leading. Looking forward to more Frontier Notes!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this one, Tom. I really appreciate your thoughtful words. That shift—from perfectionism to presence—is exactly what I’m hoping others take from it. These tools should help leaders show up more human, not less. That’s the whole point.
Just wanted to say thanks for spotlighting this, I'm genuinely excited to see more people exploring voice as a creative interface. I recently started using ChatGPT’s voice feature to do research when I’m away from my desk, and it’s been a game changer. What surprised me most is how well it handles my mother’s language, it’s actually faster than typing for me. Totally agree: once you get over the initial weirdness, it just feels natural.