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“The rise of Blue Books is coming.”

— The Principal at my daughter’s school regarding an upcoming meeting about new AI policies.

New Book: How to Beat ChatGPT or – Nicholas Bate

Once you have read this companion (and it should take you no longer than 55 minutes) you will (1) be AI literate i.e. you will understand the terms and their implications e.g. Large Language Model (2) understand why this threat to jobs is a serious one and (3) most importantly, you will have seven strategies to help you preserve (or change) your career by using AI’s strengths and exploiting its weaknesses.

And only 2.99 USD. Done deal.

Daring Fireball: ‘Less Fun Than a Barrel of Crackers’

That it’s a controversy at all is the work of activist investor Sardar Biglari, CEO of midwest chain Steak ’n Shake. (Biglari’s father was a general under the Shah of Iran, and the family had to flee after the revolution.) Biglari has been trying to take over Cracker Barrel, Carl Icahn corporate-raider-style, for 15 years.

Finally! Someone explains the story behind the story. Follow the money… Always.

Your regular reminder that when someone uses the phrase, “With all due respect” don’t plan to receive any because they believe you are due none.

Beautiful sunset at the Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge show at The Minnesota State Fair last night. Both were great but I’d never seen Melissa before and… Wow!

Life hack: Surround yourself with women smarter than you and listen to them.

Guys, it’s really that simple. Listening to women is a superpower.