In the past four years, AI has undergone a phase change, according to the Economist magazine. Phase changes are transitions between completely different states, like when water changes from ice to liquid to vapor. …

The answer is there. All you have to do is ask the right questions. Have you ever wondered what that question is? I always thought the question was more important than the answer. Answers are easy. They are end results. But they’re always dead ends. Here’s what I think, given…

Trying to connect via LinkedIn inMail, but not getting responses? Using personalization, and a deep understanding of your customers, you can send personalized pitches that speak directly to your prospect’s needs. Use the Reply Method Here’s how you can write better inMails that get better results using Jason Bay’s REPLY method. REPLY stands for: …

Machine learning, commonly referred to as artificial intelligence, has been going through a phase change. A phase change is, for example, when water moves from ice to liquid or liquid to gas, it undergoes a fundamental shift in its organization. This change is rapid and utterly different. At 32 degrees…

I’ve practiced Zen mindfulness meditation every day for 31 years. Six years ago I started using Heartmath to enhance and monitor my Zen meditation. Heartmath has a sensor that clips on your ear and monitors your heart rate for consistency. …

What would you do if Mr. Miyagi told you to wax his car? In “The Karate Kid”, Mr. Miyagi tests his student Daniel’s willingness to learn by making him buff out his car. “Wax on. Wax off.” It’s a classic trope. The martial arts teacher tries to discourage the student with tough tasks to see if they have the stamina, temperament, and strength…

Find your north star and head towards it every day. What’s your north star? It’s your mission. It’s why you do what you do. It’s the thing that gets you fired up to keep going. Since January of 2019, I’ve been using the Pomodoro Technique to track my accomplishments and…

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Why reading crap can be more valuable than reading literature. In Alan Moore’s BBC Maestro course he emphasizes the importance of reading widely and voraciously advising the viewer to: Be omnivorous in your reading. Read pulp. Read literature. Read the highest and the lowest. Alan relates the story of…