About Growing With AI Tools & Products
What is Growing With AI?
Growing With AI is a platform dedicated to helping individuals integrate AI into their lives as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and navigating life transitions with intention, balance, and purpose. We provide frameworks, tools, and guidance that empower you to use AI responsibly while maintaining privacy, authenticity, and human connection.
What makes Growing With AI different from other AI resources?
Unlike many AI resources that focus on technical capabilities or generic applications, our approach emphasizes using AI for authentic personal growth while maintaining privacy, ownership, and human connection. We offer true ownership of your tools (not subscriptions), privacy-conscious frameworks, and the integration of AI with analog practices. Our focus is on helping you create a personalized “living journal” that evolves with you over time.
What types of products do you offer?
We offer several categories of products:
- Individual AI tools for specific growth areas
- Tool suites and Constellation Packages
- Mindful AI bi-monthly journal
- AI Demystified: A Living Guide to Effective AI Usage
- Guided AI implementation services
- Membership options for ongoing access
Who are your products designed for?
Our products are designed for people navigating personal growth journeys, life transitions, and those seeking to integrate technology mindfully into their lives. This includes:
- Individuals seeking deeper self-understanding
- People navigating major life transitions (health challenges, career changes)
- Parents looking for balanced technology integration for families
- Professionals wanting to enhance productivity while maintaining authenticity
- Anyone interested in using AI as a tool for intentional living
Tool Library & Classifications
Individual Tools are standalone frameworks focused on specific aspects of personal growth or AI integration. They typically address a focused need or skill (like boundary setting or vision creation) and range from $9.99-$49.99 depending on complexity.
Tool Suites are collections that offer diverse sampling and starter exercises for specific audiences or purposes. For example, the Discovery Mini-Suite provides varied tools to help you begin developing your living journal, while our Family Suite will offer tools for parents to discover with their children. Suites are offered at a discount compared to purchasing individual tools.
Constellation Packages are thoughtfully curated collections built around a Core Tool with several supporting tools that work together as an integrated system. They’re designed to provide a comprehensive approach to a specific life domain, with tools that create meaningful tension and complement each other. Constellation Packages offer approximately 30% savings compared to purchasing tools individually.
Build Your Own Constellation allows you to create a customized package starting with a Core Tool of your choice, then adding supporting tools based on your specific needs, with pricing discounts that increase with more tools added.
Custom (Bespoke) Tools are completely personalized tools developed specifically for your unique situation. These are created through our guided AI services or as standalone custom development projects, with pricing based on complexity (starting at $50 for basic custom tools).
Can I purchase individual tools without a subscription?
Yes, all our tools are available à la carte. You can purchase individual tools at their listed prices without any subscription or membership requirement. These one-time purchases give you permanent ownership of the tools. While membership provides access to our complete Tool Library, many users prefer to purchase specific tools that address their current needs.
What is the difference between purchasing individual tools and a subscription?
When you purchase individual tools à la carte:
- You own them permanently—one-time purchase, no recurring fees
- You can access them anytime, even if you don’t have an active subscription
- You receive any updates to those specific tools
- You can build your personal collection at your own pace
With a subscription:
- You gain access to the entire Tool Library for the duration of your subscription
- You can explore all tools without additional purchase
- You receive all new tools added during your subscription period
- You lose access when your subscription ends
Many users start with individual tool purchases to explore our approach, then upgrade to membership once they see the value of the complete library.
How are individual tools classified and priced?
Our tools are classified based on complexity, time investment, and depth:
Inventories ($9.99): Quick assessments that take 15-30 minutes to complete, providing targeted insights and rapid engagement.
Exercises ($14.99): Focused explorations with 1-2 modules, taking 30-60 minutes to complete, emphasizing practical application and skill development.
Tools ($19.99-$24.99): Comprehensive approaches with 2-3 modules, taking 60-90 minutes (potentially across multiple sessions), offering deeper insights and integrated practice.
Frameworks ($39.99-$49.99): Transformative experiences with 4-5 modules, taking 90+ minutes across multiple sessions, providing progressive development and comprehensive change.
What’s included in a typical tool?
Each tool includes:
- A welcome introduction with background and context
- Clear module structure with AI prompts
- Personal notes sections for capturing insights
- Privacy considerations and platform recommendations
- Troubleshooting guidance
- Implementation suggestions
- Additional resources and references
- Glossary of key terms
How do I choose the right tools for me?
We recommend starting with tools that address your current priorities or challenges:
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed: Explore our Simplifying Life tools
- Seeking self-understanding: Try our Know Yourself tools
- Working toward goals: Look into our Vision Casting & Goal Setting tools
- Wanting creative inspiration: Our Creativity tools might be perfect
You can also book a Discovery Session for personalized recommendations.
Membership & Subscription Options
What membership options do you offer?
We offer several flexible options:
Tool Library Access:
- Monthly: $14.99/month
- Annual: $149.99/year (saving $29.89)
Premium Membership:
- Monthly: $19.99/month
- Annual: $199.99/year (saving $39.89)
Founding Member Status (when available):
- Limited to 50 spots
- 25% lifetime discount on all products
- Early access to new tools and resources
- Special recognition and benefits
What’s included in the Tool Library subscription?
Tool Library Access includes:
- Full access to all current tools in our library
- New tools as they’re added
- Regular updates to existing tools
- Basic implementation guidance
What additional benefits come with Premium Membership?
Premium Membership includes everything in the Tool Library subscription plus:
- Mindful AI bi-monthly journal subscription
- Access to members-only webinars and Q&A sessions
- Early access to new tools before public release
- Priority support for questions and implementation
Can I upgrade from Tool Library Access to Premium Membership?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time. When you upgrade, your current subscription payment will be prorated toward your new membership level.
What is Founding Member status?
Founding Member status is a limited opportunity for early supporters. It includes:
- Permanent 25% discount on standard membership pricing for life
- Early access to see and use new tools 1 week before regular members
- Private feedback channel to shape tool development
- One free custom tool recommendation per quarter
- Special recognition in our community and publications
Founding Member spots are limited to 50 total and are only available for a 30-day window when announced.
If I cancel my subscription, do I lose access to the tools?
When you cancel a subscription, you maintain access until the end of your current billing period. After that, you no longer have access to the Tool Library. However, any individual tools or packages you’ve purchased separately remain yours permanently.
What is Mindful AI and how often is it published?
Mindful AI is our bi-monthly journal focused on the thoughtful integration of AI into personal growth and wellness. Each issue includes feature articles on AI and personal development, conversations with Claude, AI tool reviews, reader questions and answers, privacy tips, resource roundups, and reflection prompts. It’s included with Premium Membership.
What newsletters do you offer?
We offer two complementary bi-weekly newsletters:
Mindful Bytes: Focused on AI integration, personal growth, and intentional technology use, published every other week.
Family Newsletter (name to be announced): Focused on family-centered AI activities and creativity, alternating weeks with Mindful Bytes.
This means you’ll receive one newsletter each week, with content alternating between these two focus areas.
Guided AI Services
What guided AI services do you offer?
We offer several guided AI packages designed to provide personalized guidance for AI integration and personal growth:
Discovery Session ($99): One hour exploration of your personal story and AI potential, with 7 days tool library access and personalized recommendations.
Foundations Package ($299): 2-3 sessions over 2-4 weeks, with 30 days tool library access and custom tools for your immediate priorities.
Clarity & Action Package ($499): 4-5 sessions over 4-6 weeks, with 60 days tool library access and a personalized action plan.
Action & Growth Package ($799): 6-8 sessions over 6-8 weeks, with 90 days tool library access and living journal creation.
Full Transformation Package ($1,500): 12+ sessions over 3 months, with unlimited tool library access during the program plus 30 days after, VIP support, and priority access.
How does guided AI differ from just purchasing tools?
Guided AI provides personalized guidance and support for integrating AI tools into your specific life circumstances. Unlike self-directed tool use, guided AI includes:
- Customized implementation strategies
- Personalized tool development based on your unique needs
- Accountability and support through your growth process
- Adaptation of frameworks to your specific challenges
- Integration of insights across different life domains
Can I get custom tools developed without guided AI sessions?
Yes, we offer custom tool development as a standalone service. Custom tools start at $50 for basic tools, with pricing based on complexity:
- Basic Tools ($50): Simple prompt structures, single-purpose applications
- Intermediate Tools ($75-100): Multi-step frameworks, interconnected prompts
- Advanced Tools ($100-150): Complex frameworks with multiple components
Custom tool development includes initial consultation, detailed proposal, development, and one round of refinement.
Do you offer payment plans for guided AI packages?
Yes, we offer payment plans for our multi-session packages:
- Foundations Package: 2 payments of $150
- Clarity & Action Package: 3 payments of $175
- Action & Growth Package: 4 payments of $200
- Full Transformation Package: 3-4 payments of $375-$500
Do you offer services for organizations and educational institutions?
Yes, we provide specialized services for organizations and educational institutions:
Initial Discovery and Assessment ($750-$1,500): Comprehensive needs assessment, organizational readiness evaluation, and proof-of-concept tools.
Educational Foundations Package ($2,500-$3,500): Custom AI workspace setup, development of 3-5 core educational tools, and staff training.
Comprehensive Educational System ($4,500-$6,500): End-to-end educational AI ecosystem with custom student profiling, curriculum design tools, and extensive training.
Custom Workshop Training: Tailored on-site or virtual training with customized curriculum based on organizational needs.
Privacy & Data Protection
How does Growing With AI approach privacy?
Privacy is a core value at Growing With AI. We advocate for using AI in privacy-conscious ways and provide specific guidance on protecting your personal information. Our tools are designed to be used with privacy-focused AI options, and we provide clear instructions on managing your digital footprint when using various AI platforms.
Does using your tools require sharing my personal data?
No. The tools you purchase are frameworks that you own and control. You choose where and how to use them, including which AI platform you prefer. We recommend privacy-conscious options and provide guidance on minimizing data sharing while still benefiting from AI’s capabilities.
What are the privacy differences between various AI platforms?
Different AI platforms have varying approaches to privacy:
- Some platforms like Claude offer options to delete conversations within 30 days
- DuckDuckGo AI provides anonymous interactions with a “burn” feature
- Free ChatGPT use often has fewer privacy protections
- Paid tiers typically offer more privacy options
We provide detailed comparisons in our resources and recommend approaches based on your personal privacy preferences.
How do I know which AI platform is best for privacy?
For maximum privacy, we recommend:
- Using Claude through Duck.ai (no account required)
- Using the “burn” feature in DuckDuckGo’s AI
- Setting up conversation auto-deletion in Claude
- Using private/incognito browsing with AI platforms
- Avoiding sharing personally identifiable information in prompts
Our tools include specific privacy recommendations for each module
Do you collect data from the tools I purchase?
No, we don’t have access to how you use the tools after purchase. Our tools are downloadable resources that you use independently with AI platforms of your choice. We don’t track your usage, see your responses, or collect any data from your interactions with AI platforms.
Technical Questions
What is a token in AI, and why does it matter?
Tokens are the basic units that AI models process—roughly equivalent to parts of words. They matter because AI models have limits on how many tokens they can process at once (their “context window”). Understanding tokens helps you optimize your AI interactions and manage costs for paid services. We cover this in detail in our guide “Understanding Tokens and Word Counts.”
How do I save and organize my AI conversations?
We recommend:
- Creating a dedicated folder structure for different types of AI interactions
- Using color-coding to differentiate between your inputs and AI outputs
- Saving breakthrough moments and effective prompts as templates
- Using descriptive titles for your conversations
- Creating regular summaries of your insights
How do I build a “living journal” with AI?
A living journal is a personalized, evolving collection of insights, reflections, and tools that grows with you over time. To build one:
- Start with structured frameworks (like our tools) to guide your exploration
- Save meaningful interactions and insights
- Organize your content by theme or life area
- Regularly review and synthesize what you’ve learned
- Adapt your approaches based on what’s most effective for you
As you explore our Tool Library, you’ll find specific tools that support living journal development. Our guided AI services also provide personalized guidance for creating your own unique system.
What’s the difference between Custom GPTs and your DIY approach?
Custom GPTs are pre-configured templates within ChatGPT that guide interactions for specific purposes. While convenient, they often involve ongoing subscription costs and less privacy control. Our DIY approach:
- Gives you true ownership of frameworks (one-time purchase)
- Provides greater privacy and data control
- Allows for more personalization and adaptation
- Works across multiple AI platforms
- Creates a foundation for your own unique system
How do I balance digital and analog practices?
We believe in integrating the best of both worlds:
- Use AI for initial exploration and structured reflection
- Transfer key insights to physical notebooks or journals
- Implement regular screen-free time for processing
- Create rituals that combine digital tools with analog practices
- Develop a system that honors your unique preferences
Several of our tools include specific areas for hand-written note taking (you would need to print out the page), and also offer specific guidance on creating balanced digital-analog practices. This philosophy is woven throughout our approach to AI integration.
Payment & Billing
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards. Payment processing is handled securely through our payment processor.
Are there any hidden fees or recurring charges?
No. For individual tools and packages, you pay only the listed price with no recurring charges. For subscriptions like Tool Library Access or Premium Membership, the recurring charges are clearly indicated, and you can cancel at any time.
What is your refund policy?
For individual tools and packages:
- If you’re unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within 14 days for a full refund
- No refunds are available after 14 days from purchase
For subscriptions:
- No partial refunds for unused subscription time
- You can cancel anytime to prevent future billing
For guided AI services:
- If canceled within 48 hours of purchase (before any sessions): Full refund minus processing fees
- If canceled after services have begun: Prorated refund for unused sessions minus a $50 administrative fee
Do you offer discounts for bulk purchases?
Yes, we offer discounts in several ways:
- Constellation Packages offer approximately 30% savings over individual tool purchases
- Tool Suites provide 15-25% savings on related tools
- Annual subscriptions save approximately 17% compared to monthly billing
- Custom arrangements are available for organizational purchases
Can I try your approach before purchasing?
Yes! We offer a free Vision Casting Exercise Tool that demonstrates how our tools work so you can experience our approach before making a purchase.
Getting Started
I’m new to AI—where should I begin?
Welcome! Here are some good starting points:
- Subscribe to our Mindful Bytes newsletter for beginner-friendly insights
- Download our free “AI Basics Guide” for newcomers
- Consider a Discovery Session to explore how AI might support your specific goals
- Start with our “AI Model Selection Guide” to understand different options
- Explore our “Putting on Your Own Mask First” tool based on Maslow’s Hierarchy
How do I choose the right tools for me?
We recommend starting with tools that address your current priorities or challenges. If you’re:
- Feeling overwhelmed: Explore our Simplifying Life tools
- Seeking self-understanding: Try our Know Yourself tools
- Working toward goals: Look into our Vision Casting & Goal Setting tools
- Wanting creative inspiration: Our Creativity tools might be perfect
You can also book a Discovery Session for personalized recommendations.
How do I get started with Claude?
Claude is our recommended AI assistant for many of our tools. To get started:
- Visit anthropic.com and create an account
- Familiarize yourself with Claude’s interface
- Consider Claude Pro for additional features and capabilities
- Review our guide on tips for effective prompt engineering
Is Growing With AI appropriate for beginners?
Absolutely! Growing With AI is designed for people at all comfort levels with technology. Our tools and guides are structured to be accessible for AI newcomers while still providing value to those with more experience. We emphasize practical, straightforward approaches that demystify AI and make it approachable for everyone.
How much time should I commit to using these tools?
The time commitment varies by tool type:
- Inventories: 15-30 minutes
- Exercises: 30-60 minutes
- Tools: 60-90 minutes (can be spread across sessions)
- Frameworks: 90+ minutes (typically across multiple sessions)
Most tools are designed to be flexible, allowing you to work at your own pace. Many users find that spending 15-30 minutes several times a week provides the best balance of insight and integration.
Support & Resources
How can I get help if I have questions about a tool?
If you need assistance with a tool you’ve purchased:
- Check the troubleshooting section included with each tool
- Visit our comprehensive FAQ on the website
- Email hello@growingwithAI.com for direct support
- Consider booking a guided AI session for personalized guidance
Premium Members receive priority support for their questions.
Do you have resources for parents and families?
Yes, we offer resources specifically for mindful parents:
- Family AI Creativity Guide: Free guide to AI-sparked, offline-executed activities
- Sparking Imagination: A comprehensive guide to creative family activities
- Family-focused biweekly newsletter with intentional technology usage for families
What ongoing resources do you provide?
We offer several ongoing resources:
- Biweekly Mindful Bytes newsletter focused on AI integration and personal growth
- Biweekly family-focused newsletter (alternating weeks with Mindful Bytes)
- Bi-monthly Mindful AI journal for deeper exploration
- Regular blog posts on AI integration and personal growth
- Continuous updates to our Tool Library
- Member webinars and Q&A sessions
How often are new tools added to the library?
We’re constantly developing new tools based on research, user feedback, and emerging needs. Typically, we add:
- 1-2 new tools per month to the Tool Library
- A new Constellation Package every 2-3 months
- Updates to existing tools as needed for improvement and currency
How can I provide feedback about tools or suggest new ones?
We welcome your feedback and suggestions! You can:
- Email us directly at hello@growingwithAI.com
- Use the feedback form on our website
- Share your thoughts during guided AI sessions or member Q&As
- Respond to the feedback requests in our newsletters
Your input helps shape our development priorities and improves our resources for everyone.