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Game changer Definition: Any new feature—no matter how basic or specific to a particular area—which is talked about breathlessly on social media as if it’s going to unlock some amazing new level of productivity or performance. Usually accompanied by at least one fire emoji. Ideally, if it is in beta, that makes it more of a game changer. Bonus: if it’s a private beta, then it’s...

I have a bad habit of saying: What’s if… eg: What’s if we get pizza tonight? My wife reminds me that there’s no such abbreviation. Instead I should just say: What if… But I can’t shake the habit (after all these years). So, I’ve decided to make up what the abbreviation is. Here’s what it is: What’s if = What is the situation if (I’m...

I’m pretty sure most people who use the word ‘modalities’ in a sentence don’t know what it means.

Exhibit A: this post you are currently reading 

I used #chatgpt4 to study the lives of 1000 lottery winners, then summarise the characteristics, daily habits and strategies they used to become millionaires. I’ve compiled the findings into a new, limited edition ebook – grab your copy now for just $39 and join the path of the financially free: Click here to grab your copy (yes, it does link to what you think it will link to)...

With the rush back to in-person events only growing, this video from 2016 is more relevant today than ever:

Perhaps the only change is that they’ve changed their descriptions from being ‘thought leaders’ to being ‘futurists’.

(From my post at the time)

I get so many of these types of emails… *sigh*

Just sharing this post here, so that I remember to read it later.

(Yes, that was supposed to be ironic)

Further to my post a few days back, here’s Scott Galloway’s epic WeWork takedown. The last round $47 billion “valuation” is an illusion. SoftBank invested at this valuation with a “pref,” meaning their money is the first money out, limiting the downside. The suckers, idiots, CNBC viewers, great Americans, and people trying to feel young again who buy on the...