AUTHOR · AI ENTHUSIAST · STROKE SURVIVOR
I had a stroke. Then I rebuilt everything.
I’m Blake Murphy. I write about using AI systems, discipline, and hard-earned perspective to rebuild a life after it falls apart. Not theory. Practice.
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How I Built Henry, My AI Executive Assistant (and the Cabinet of 15 He Runs)
The short answer: Henry is the AI executive assistant I built to run my life like an organized office…
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How I Use Andrej Karpathy’s LLM Wiki Setup in My Obsidian Second Brain
The short answer: I use Andrej Karpathy’s “LLM wiki” pattern to run my Obsidian vault as a second brain…
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The worst case already happened
There is a famous exercise where you write down the worst thing that could happen, in detail, and then…
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How to Build a Second Brain With AI
The short answer: To build a second brain with AI, you create one external place to keep your notes,…
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I Kept a Gratitude Journal for 10 Years. Here’s What 5,340 Entries Taught Me.
Most advice about gratitude comes from people having a good year. This isn’t that. I started a gratitude practice…
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How to Organize Stroke Recovery in Notion (When Your Memory Won’t Cooperate)
The short answer: The best way to organize stroke recovery is to stop relying on your memory and start…
Meet Blake Murphy — AI Enthusiast & Author
In 2023, I had a stroke at 35. Recovery forced me to stop trusting my memory, so I started writing everything down and building systems to carry what my brain no longer could. Today, as an AI enthusiast and author, this site is the result: a collection of hard-won thinking on AI workflows, productivity, and what it means to build a life that holds up when things fall apart.
Where to Start
If you’re new here, these are the best places to begin.
- For AI productivity: Start with My Exact AI Stack for Getting Time Back or How to Use AI for Writing.
- For resilience and recovery: Read Why a Stroke Feels Like an Invisible Amputation or How I Use AI After My Stroke to Rebuild My Life.
- For productivity systems: Try How to Build a Morning Routine That Actually Works or How to Build a System That Runs Your Life.
- For the book: Still Here — the memoir behind everything on this site.
- For the full archive: Browse all articles or learn more about Blake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Blake Murphy?
Blake Murphy is a stroke survivor, the author of Still Here, and an AI enthusiast based in Georgia. He writes about practical AI workflows, productivity systems, and the real work of rebuilding after a major life setback.
What is this website about?
blakemurphyofficial.com is Blake’s home for essays on AI productivity, automation, resilience, and self-improvement — written from the perspective of someone who had to rebuild their life from scratch and used systems to do it.
Can I work with Blake directly?
Occasionally. Blake takes on a small number of collaborations each year with individuals and organizations building practical AI workflows. The best way to start a conversation is through the media kit or by replying to a newsletter email after you subscribe.
Where can I buy Still Here?
Still Here is available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook on Amazon and major retailers.
