My AI Toolkit

A curated list of tools and models to get you started

For the longest time, I thought AI was a cute little party trick.

“Write me a bed time story for my kids.”

“Was Tony Soprano a good guy?”

It was playful and fun. A nice to have. But definitely not a need to have.

That changed in 2025. I got a taste of its potential via Vibe Coding and then committed to really understanding how it was going to change knowledge work.

So after trying different models, tools and helper apps — here’s my current toolkit.

My "Core AI" toolkit

ChatGPT Pro version ($200/month)

I took the plunge on the expensive version to ensure that I was always using the latest features. Right now I'm pumped to try Operator and GPT 4.5, their newest model.

→ OpenAI

Claude Pro ($20/month)

I generally like Anthropic's Claude for anything that requires emotion and a more human touch. Claude is the perfect companion for my coaching work and writing.

→ Anthropic

Perplexity (Free version)

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