Let me tell you about the night I became a hero in my own kitchen—with a little help from AI. Now, let me be clear: in our household, I am not the cook. I don’t mean that in a modest, “Oh, I can scramble some eggs” kind of way. I mean that in the “I will burn toast and somehow undercook pasta at the same time” kind of way. My wife is the real chef. She orchestrates complex flavors like a culinary composer. Me? I’m the guy who knows where the cereal bowls are.
But then came the flu.
My wife was down for the count. Pale, tired, and, for the first time in our marriage, asking me to cook something for her. The request was simple, but the stakes were high. She wasn’t just looking for food. She needed nourishment, comfort, and something that wouldn’t taste like cardboard, especially since her taste buds were off thanks to the flu. Oh, and did I mention she’s a pescatarian? And calorie-conscious? Yeah. Suddenly, this felt like the finale of MasterChef, except I was the clueless contestant who just discovered what a mandoline is.
Enter my unexpected sous chef: ChatGPT.
Desperation led to innovation. I wandered through our kitchen taking photos of everything—fridge, pantry, freezer. I uploaded them into the ChatGPT app and said, “Help me make something for my pescatarian, flu-ridden wife using these ingredients. It needs to be healthy, low calorie, and easy to digest. Oh, and taste good. No pressure.”
I half expected a digital shrug. Instead, I got a masterpiece: Healing Lemon Ginger Salmon Soup. Now, there is no universe where I would have come up with that on my own. Turmeric, a nub of ginger I didn’t even notice until the app called it out, salmon tucked away in the back of the freezer—ChatGPT noticed it all and turned it into magic.
It even gave me detailed instructions. I cooked. I stirred. I followed every step like it was a life-or-death mission. And then I served it.
She ate it. And smiled.
“This is… really good,” she said, and I swear I saw a tear. (Might’ve been the ginger.)
It wasn’t just soup. It was a warm bowl of surprise and love and innovation. And it made me think.
This wasn’t my first AI success. As a real estate veteran of nearly 30 years, I’ve been using custom-built AI tools for a while now. One of my favorites? A listing description generator. I upload the property photos, and it crafts stunning, vivid descriptions—often better than I could write myself. It saves time, and more importantly, it sells homes.
Yet somehow, this soup moment felt more profound. Because it wasn’t just about convenience or efficiency. It was about connection. It was about using a tool to bridge a gap—not just between my culinary skills and her dietary needs, but between intention and outcome.
People talk about AI like it’s some futuristic fantasy or a toy to tinker with. But here’s what I’ve learned: when used right, it becomes a powerful partner. Whether you’re a Realtor trying to market a home, a parent trying to feed a picky family, or just a regular guy trying to take care of the woman he loves, these tools can elevate what you do.
So, the next time you’re staring into your fridge, overwhelmed and underqualified, remember this story. Ask for help. Use the tools. Get creative.
And hey, if you want to go deeper—learn how to build tools that help you in your business or even develop something you can sell—I’m all in. I’ve built them. I use them. And I love talking about it.
But for now, just know this: even the worst cook can make the best soup, with a little help from a very smart friend.
Takeaway for Southern California Homeowners:
Just like that soup, real estate success is about using the right ingredients and tools. Whether you’re listing a home, navigating a purchase, or exploring AI to boost your business, you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s connect and explore how smart tools (and smart people) can help you get exactly what you need—without burning the toast.
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