Quick Tip
Earlier this week (I think it was Tuesday), I was listening to a webinar about what else? A.I., of course.
Here's one of the examples given as a great use for A.I.
It can help you save time - like when you're unsure how to respond to a client email and you end up spending 30 minutes drafting a reply.
Might I kindly suggest...
That if you need 30 minutes to craft an email reply to a client, maybe you should pick up the phone and talk to them instead.
I know, using the phone for talking - that's crazy talk.
Crazy enough, it just might work.
Tech tools are awesome. And fun.
But don't forget the basics.
Have a great day! And enjoy the featured picks below.
Bill
913.962.9261
News, Tips, & Tricks
How to double your brain power
The author of Building a Second Brain discusses the problem of information overload and how it can hinder creativity in this 6-minute video.
Five Steps To Design Your Product With Powerful Storytelling
We hear a lot about using storytelling in sales and marketing. This article gives a detailed explanation on how you can do that.
4 Performance Frameworks Stolen From Elite Athletes
This article talks about applying performance frameworks to writing - but you can easily apply them to any area of your business (or life).
Telling the robots apart
Here's a nice explanation of the biggest differences between Google's Bard, AI-powered Bing, and ChatGPT, plus the pros and cons of each for marketers.
And this...
If you thought you last phone was expensive, check this out. A first-gen 2007 iPhone sold for $63,000 at auction.
Get the deets (do people still say "deets"?)
Book of the Week
Building a Second Brain
Tiago Forte's methodology for capturing, organizing, and utilizing digital information to enhance creativity, productivity, and learning - without becoming overwhelmed.
Tool of the Week
Handwrytten | Handwritten Notes Service and Card Automation
Here's an easy way to send handwritten notes to your clients, prospects, and referral partners.
Image of the Week
El Capitan Rock Slide
There have been at least 2 rockfalls in 2 days at Yosemite's El Capitan. This video captures one of them.
video credit - Alex J. Wood via YouTube
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Bill
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