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Are you overcomplicating this with AI?

Hey Reader, A few winters ago, we were skiing in Breckenridge when I noticed a boy in a beginner class on the bunny slope. Somehow, instead of properly taking a seat at the bottom, he grabbed the t-bar with one hand. Wide-eyed and panicked, he held on and screamed, "Help me!" over and over as it dragged him uphill. His instructor didn't rush to rescue him. Instead, in the most deadpan voice, she shouted back: "Let go!" That's it. The solution: let go. I think about that moment often,...

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Last Tuesday, I sat staring at my phone at 11:47 PM, watching a conversation unfold. A potential lead had just kicked off an automated SMS demo on my website. Instead of waiting until morning for my response, they were having a full conversation with my AI agent. They got to give the tech a spin, test how the agent could qualify their customers, and book a call with me. You can Try the Demo Bot Here to see exactly how it works. This SMS conversation happened on their schedule, in their...

Want to start and grow an online community? Membership Momentum Summit is next week, August 11-14. You’ll learn how to attract the right people, grow your list, and turn your expertise into a sustainable income stream. You can check out the Membership Momentum Summit here. The event is free. This is my affiliate link, which means I may earn a commission if you choose to upgrade. I recommend only events and tools I believe are worthy of your time! I’ve been thinking this week about what it...

Before we started traveling full time, I had a subscription to International Living. I was captivated by the stories of people who left behind the stress of American life and moved abroad to live more simply, affordably, and intentionally. They painted such a cozy picture: slow mornings in seaside towns, fresh food from the market, charming homes for a fraction of U.S. prices. And while some of that has absolutely been true in our experience, there’s a lot they don’t tell you—especially about...

You know how sometimes the best discoveries happen when you're just playing around with new tools? That's what happened to me this week while testing Dia, a new AI browser. I wasn't looking for deep personal insights. I was just geeking out over the features! Yet, I stumbled across something that completely changed how I see my online presence. The Prompt That Started Everything While exploring Dia's capabilities, I found this analysis prompt highlighted in their /skills feature. It's for...

I talk a lot about how to finish big projects, but let’s be honest: sometimes the idea of what we could do between now and September’s end feels like too much. So what if we zoom in? What if we just focus on today? When your inbox is overflowing and the day is one mini-crisis after another, it’s easy to put off what you said was most important. Instead, you check things off your list like: gym workout, grocery run, laundry, and dinner prep. Somehow, the thing that matters most gets pushed...

You know that feeling when someone asks what you like to do… and you pause? Because how do you explain that you're into quantum physics and sourdough starters and the latest AI tools and investment strategy deep-dives? If you're reading this, chances are you're the one in your friend group who can talk about almost anything. And somewhere along the way, you may have wondered: Shouldn't I be more focused? More specialized? More...normal? If that sounds familiar, you might be what I call an...

Night view of a oceanside carnival with the ferris wheel reflected in the water.

We’re halfway through what still seems like a brand-new year! I'm sitting here taking in the view of the Rio Dulce in Guatemala, clouds hanging over the mountains, sailboats bobbing in the water, and launchas racing along the river. This year has been a whirlwind. We hung out on the beaches in Mexico, anchored at hidden cayes in Belize, wandered through the cobblestone streets of Antigua, and squeezed in a trip back to Texas. Travel was our big goal, and we did it! I met this first week of...

Hilltop view of Antigua, Guatemala and a volcano in the background. There are heavy dark rainclouds in the sky.

Have you seen the articles floating around online about the dangers of AI? This week, I read an MIT study about "cognitive debt." The premise is that using AI makes us mentally lazy and reduces our ability to think clearly. I don't know about you, but that's not my experience at all. AI doesn't make me feel dumber. It makes me feel smarter than ever. It's like having a business partner who's available 24/7, never gets tired, and helps me expand on ideas I never would have time to develop on...

View from the public square in Antigua, Guatemala with bright yellow buildings and a cloud-covered volcano against a backdrop of blue sky.

You've seen the ads, right? "Make $150 an hour training AI from anywhere in the world." "Remote AI work - no experience required." If you're like me, you wondered: Is this actually real? So I decided to find out. I signed up for Alignerr.com last month and went through their entire process. Here's exactly what happened… What Is Alignerr? Alignerr promises flexible, remote AI training work. According to their website, freelancers can earn up to $150 an hour on projects like content evaluation,...