# How to Use AI as a Strategic Thinking Partner

An episode of [The GaryVee Audio Experience](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/928159684), 7 Apr 2026, 28 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4821669047.mp3

In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I dive deep into why you need to stop overvaluing other people’s opinions and start forgiving yourself for your failures. Whether it’s a business that didn’t take off or a personal mistake, I explain why "peacocking" and worrying about your neighbors' judgment is stalling your growth. I also discuss my early predictions for live shopping and how I’m currently using AI tools as strategic thinking partners to stay ahead of cultural trends. You’ll learn about: • The "Insanity" of Beating Yourself Up After Failure • Why Richard Pryor Would Have Crushed Social Media • Using AI (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) for Strategy • How to Heal from Toxic, Insecure Relationships • The Reality of Accountability in any Economic System

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