RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2025.04.21
Recommended Viewing
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Talks ChatGPT, AI Agents and Superintelligence
The AI age is here, and OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, may be the most important player in the AI space.
Earlier this month, Altman sat down for a wide-ranging conversation at TED2025 to discuss the future of artificial intelligence — from creative tools like ChatGPT and Sora, to the ethics of AI-generated content, to the risks and rewards of superintelligence.
Whether you’re excited or uneasy about where AI is heading, this is a must-watch.
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Recommended Viewing & Listing
How to Scale Your Business So It Does Not Own You (with Graeme Barlow)
The latest episode of the Story Power Marketing Show podcast with guest Graeme Barlow. Graeme’s entrepreneurial journey began when he was 10 selling World of Warcraft skins online. Since then, he’s co-founded multiple successful companies across diverse sectors, including digital currency, gaming and software development.
With more than 24 years of experience, Graeme now helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and prosper through one-on-one consulting, group coaching, and communities where founders can connect, escape isolation, and help each other.
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
~01:46 The Entrepreneurial Grind: Passion vs. Reality
~02:55 Scaling Challenges and Lessons Learned
~04:36 The Importance of Focus in Business Growth
~06:05 Building a Supportive Entrepreneurial Community
~19:43 The Value of Shared Experiences and Community Support
~24:12 The Importance of Vulnerability in Growth
~28:06 The Struggles of Exited Founders
~29:41 The Hard Work of Self-Identity and Growth
~33:11 The Power of Focus in Execution
~36:51 Storytelling for Business Growth
Listen on Apple | Spotify | Amazon
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Recommended Reading
I’m a big fan of Austin Kleon and his books (“Steal Like an Artist,” “Keep Going,” and “Show Your Work.”) Here’s a great article from Nice News that will give Austin Kleon newbies an idea of what he’s all about.
In the article, Kleon shares advice for embracing creativity in everyday life. He encourages redefining the term “amateur” to its original meaning—doing something for the love of it—and offers tips like establishing a “bliss station” to create dedicated time and space for creative pursuits.
More Recommended Reading
The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert
I’ve been re-reading this book over the last week and remembering how much I love it.
Gary Halbert is a great writer — among the all-timers. In this book, he shares “everything he knows” about business and life with his son Bond.
Be sure to get the version updated by Bond Halbert. It contains an introduction and chapter-by-chapter commentary by Bond.
Good golly, this is great book, and Bond’s commentary makes it even bette!
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Recommended Events
Mastermind Book Club – April 26
Speaking of Bond Halbert, he’s not as famous as his dad. But he’s a great marketer and copywriter, and he has a lot of insight about Gary and this book.
He’ll be the special guest this Thursday, April 24 (2:30 p.m. ET) when the Mastermind Book Club meets to discuss “The Boron Letters.”
Every month, Ted Prodromou and I choose a great book for members to read. We meet live on Zoom on the fourth Thursday to discuss how we can apply the book’s lessons to our businesses.
You can join the Club for free here. Club Members receive the Zoom link by email before the meeting.
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Jon Keel is a LinkedIn master and a great teacher. He’ll host his 32nd(!) LinkedIn Masterclass/Workshop on May 6-8 (4-5 p.m. ET).
If LinkedIn is part of your marketing strategy for 2025 and beyond, I recommend this event. Details here.
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Words to Ponder
“Everyone wants to climb the mountain, but the big difference between those at the top and those still on the bottom is simply a matter of showing up tomorrow to give it just one more shot.”
~ Gary Halbert
from “The Boron Letters”
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