I used Naval Ravikant’s 'Leverage' rule with ChatGPT agents — and it cut my workload in half
The author applied Naval Ravikant's concept of 'leverage' by using AI agents to automate routine tasks, significantly reducing their workload. By treating AI as a scalable, permissionless tool, they built systems that continued to deliver time savings after the initial setup. This approach effectively created a low-cost, always-available digital workforce.
- ▪Naval Ravikant defines leverage as the ability to decouple inputs from outputs, with permissionless leverage including code and media.
- ▪AI agents act as a form of permissionless leverage, enabling individuals to automate workflows without hiring staff or raising capital.
- ▪The author used ChatGPT agents for tasks like inbox triage, research, brainstorming, calendar optimization, and decision-making, reclaiming significant time.
- ▪Setting up time-saving AI workflows can yield compounding benefits, similar to having a personal assistant for $20 per month.
- ▪The author stopped using AI conversationally and instead deployed it systematically to handle recurring work over a one-week trial.
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AI I used Naval Ravikant’s 'Leverage' rule with ChatGPT agents — and it cut my workload in half Features By Amanda Caswell published 28 April 2026 This simple mindset shift saved me hours while boosting productivity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Noam Galai/Getty) Jump to: 1. Inbox triage agent 2. Research agent 3. Brainstorming agent 4. Calendar optimizer 5. Decision agent Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 1 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Most people use AI like a smarter search engine. I’ve done plenty of that myself.
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