Tom Ruwitch
A true story about Jesse James. 149 years ago today, 125 miles from where I sit… …the James-Younger gang rode into Gads Hill, Missouri, robbed the general store, and held the townspeople hostage. Then they waited for The Arkansas Express to roll into town. They lit a bonfire on the tracks, hopped aboard the train…
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Recommended ViewingCreation Lessons from a Master Architect I saw this yesterday on CBS Sunday Morning —  the story of architect Steven Holl.  Holl paints every day, mostly in a small notebook, for his own entertainment and creative inspiration. Creation without a specific business project in mind, sometimes sparking a business idea later. Holl says: I’ve come at architecture through…
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I rummaged through my attic yesterday to double-check whether I have any classified documents stashed away. (All clear on that front… I think.) I did find a treasure, though. A vintage Zenith radio that belonged to my dad. He grew up before TV dominated, when radio was king. His favorite “shows” were on the radio…
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Wrap your head around this story… A business owner delegates LinkedIn to an assistant. The assistant gets an AI-powered robot to help him. He gives the robot the URL of a LinkedIn post. The robot “reads” the content. Then the robot composes and submits a comment under the owner’s name. The marketing assistant loves the…
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There’s something fishy about Napoleon Hill. I’m trying to get to the bottom of this. But I fear there may be a GIANT CONSPIRACY to cover up the truth. And my AI copywriting robot and his robot masters may be in on it. Here’s the backstory… On Thursday, Ted Prodromou and I will host the…
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I got the “best way” blues. Last night, I browsed my Gmail promotions tab and found email after email after email touting the “BEST WAY” to build a thriving, sustainable business. One email said: “Mastering profitable webinars and online events are the best way to consistently generate leads and sales for your business.” Another insisted:…
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The Marketoonist on the AI Tidal Wave + Why Success Depends on Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say + Marc Mawhinney and John Jantsch + How to Learn and Present New Things + …from a marketing legend
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This was NOT part of the plan. Dean Isaacs and I hosted a 5in25 training yesterday — 5 Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence to Work Less and Accomplish More. We planned to share the reply link only with people who registered. But the training was so well-received and the topic is so important (if you want to stay…
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Over coffee and Corn Flakes this morning, I had the following conversation with my temporarily-rented AI Copywriting Robot, “B-9?” Me: You are my AI Copywriting Robot “B-9?” My friend Dean Isaacs and I are hosting a 5in25 training this afternoon called “5 Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence to Work Less and Accomplish More.” I need to write an…
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No story today. I’m just gonna cut to the chase. AI “robots” — such as ChatGPT — have arrived. They have already transformed how I conduct research and create content — in mind-blowing ways. Time-saving ways. Results-boosting ways. Those who ignore the robots will get left behind. Those who employ robots in the wrong way…
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