Episode
How I AI: 3 signs it's time to start a new chat thread
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- How I Work
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- Sep 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 628
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Summary
You've put in the work on your prompts. You know how to give AI the right context, set the right tone, ask the right questions. But then, mid-conversation, something shifts. The AI starts making things up, forgetting what you told it five minutes ago, contradicting itself. In this How I AI episode, Neo and I unpack what is actually happening when AI gets unreliable mid-conversation, including how to read the warning signs that tell you it is time to close a thread and start fresh. In this episode of How I AI, a special series within How I Work, Neo and I explore how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm. What you'll learn: Why AI gets unreliable mid-conversation, and what's actually going on What the 60% rule is and why it matters Which file types quietly eat through your context window The warning signs that it's time to close a thread and start fresh Practical AI tools for productivity and focus Real-world AI workflows used by high performers How to use AI at work without burning out Smart shortcuts for managing time and mental load Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/ ) and via inventium.ai ( https://inventium.ai ), where he leads Inventium's AI training and upskilling work with organisations and teams. My latest book The Energy Game is out now. You can order a copy here: https://amzn.to/48ID29M Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/amanthai ) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply t…