The Ultimate Work Method: "Turning Thoughts Directly into Form" with Superwhisper
"Why don't you stop hitting the keyboard already?"
How would you feel if someone said that to you?
"No way, work is all about typing, isn't it?"
"You're only a pro if you can touch-type."
If you had asked me just a few months ago, I would have answered exactly that.
Actually, despite working with computers for many years, I am embarrassed to admit that I am not very good at typing.
I can't touch-type, and
I spend my days desperately moving a few fingers back and forth between the screen and the keyboard.
Even just putting together a single document, my brain's resources are drained by the physical "labor,"
and I am exhausted by how much time is wasted...
However, encountering one tool changed my perspective on work 180 degrees. That is the next-generation voice input tool "Superwhisper".
This is actually quite fun.
This time, I am not talking about the NotebookLM series I've been writing about, but
an experimental record (lol) of "automating intellectual production through voice input," taking it one step further.
Why "voice input" is the ultimate weapon
"Voice input has been around for a long time, hasn't it?"
You might think so.
iPhone's Siri or Google voice input.
They are certainly convenient, but if you were asked if they are "usable" in a business setting, many people would likely tilt their heads in doubt.
However, voice input combined with current AI (LLM) technology
is now on a different level.
What I realized after I actually started using it is that the true value of voice input is not "speed."
The biggest advantage lies in "not interrupting your thinking.".
In reality, keyboard input contains a lot of "noise."
The physical burden of moving your fingers
The loss of concentration from correcting typos
"Left-brain" thinking that tries to polish the text
These things steal the heat from your hard-won ideas.
On the other hand, voice input via Superwhisper feels like your brain and PC are directly connected.
You pour out the vague fragments in your head while they are still hot.
Once you experience this "not stopping the flow of thought," you cannot go back.
Why Superwhisper's "Custom Mode" is so amazing
The biggest reason I love using Superwhisper
is its "Custom Mode." This is not just transcription.
"The moment you speak, the AI formats it according to your purpose" is a magic filter.
Currently, I will introduce the
4 original modes (custom modes) that I am utilizing.
1. Brain Dump Mode
This is a mode for simply venting everything that is unorganized.
It doesn't need a conclusion.
It's okay if your sentences are messy.
“Uh, about that matter, I actually want to do it this way.
But there are risks too.”
The AI organizes such monologues as 'raw material for thought'.
2. Structured Knowledge Mode
This is a mode that instantly turns spoken language into 'professional written language'.
When you run this, paragraphs are organized,
bullet points are created, and it is converted into a logical structure at a level that can be published as documents or blog posts as is.
I feed this into the document management tool 'Craft'.
3. Strategy Mode
This is a mode for eliminating hesitation.
It organizes my rambling talk according to a framework of 'Purpose,' 'Priorities,' 'Options,' and 'Next Actions.'
It feels like the 'things to do' become clear on their own while I'm talking.
4. Project Mode
A mode for sketching out the big picture of a project.
It extracts execution steps, milestones, and even potential risks from what you've said. You can focus on 'design' rather than 'tasks'.
An ecosystem for growing a 'Second Brain'
I currently consolidate all my ideas and material stocks into
'Craft'.
The compatibility between Superwhisper and Craft is truly 'the best!' (laughs).
Speak (Superwhisper)
Format (AI Custom Mode)
Save and turn into knowledge (Craft)
With this flow established,
I have started accumulating 'living knowledge' at a rapid pace.
This is your 'Second Brain'.
Fragments of what you have spoken in the past become course materials,
Kindle book manuscripts, and seminar outlines.
What used to be the pressure of 'I have to write' has now changed
to the feeling that 'if I speak, it becomes an asset'.
It is not perfect, and that is exactly why it makes things 'easier'.
Of course, voice input is not perfect either.
There are times when Japanese misconversions or unnatural phrasing occur.
But think about it.
Which is easier: 'writing from scratch on a keyboard in front of a blank screen' or
'making minor edits to text that AI has already 80% completed'?
The answer is obvious.
More than just working faster, the fact that 'my brain gets less tired'
has been my greatest gain.
Will you continue to be tied to your keyboard?
There are people I especially want to recommend this work method to.
People whose work involves planning and generating ideas
People who have to write large amounts of text every day
Instructors, consultants, and business owners
And above all,people like me who are slow at typing (lol)
Superwhisperis not just a tool.
It is a 'device for outputting thoughts directly'.
If you feel like,
'I have plenty of ideas, but not enough time to give them shape',
please try taking your hands off the keyboard for once.
A surprisingly free and creative world awaits you there.
[Postscript]
'How exactly do you create a custom mode?'
'What are the prompt settings?'
If anyone is interested,
I plan to explain it in detail in future articles.
If you want to know, please let me know with a 'Like' or a comment.
Thank you again today.
I am grateful.