5 things to wrap up 2024

Amazon Kindle Scribe — a Kindle and a notebook all in one

I never went for one of those reMarkable paper tablets for taking notes, because I didn't want to add yet another new device to my stack. When I travel, my bag is already loaded with a MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and my go-to e-reader, Kindle Paperwhite.

I always wondered why Amazon wouldn't add note-taking capabilities to their Kindles, and they finally did it with the Kindle Scribe. Now, I am still taking 3 devices out on the airport security checks, and two of these have pens with them. The Kindle is better for taking handwritten notes than the iPad because of its paper-like feel. And the bigger size is great for reading the books, too!

Elon.

“I reinvented electric cars and I'm sending people to Mars on a rocket ship,” Musk said. “Did you think I was going to be a chill, normal dude?”

Musk is always in the news, and with the incoming US Administration, he will have quite some say in how the Western World moves.

Read this biography to understand the guy before deciding if he's a genius or a lunatic.

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson ⚡️ 🚀 𝕏

“I reinvented electric cars and I’m sending people to Mars on a rocket ship,” Musk said. “Did you think I was going to be a chill, normal dude?”

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The Rule of Threes

In my quest to practice Zero Bullshit Leadership, this is probably one of the most useful things — the rule of 3s. It's easy to understand, but it takes some time to practice it with everything you do. Once you make it a part of your work style, it will save time, help you be more productive, and instill clarity.

The Rule of Threes

Welcome to the world of the Rule of 3s - your new best friend in leadership and management. This isn’t just theory; it’s a practical, straightforward tool to sharpen your leadership skills.

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Life Design Worksheet

This is THE most-read post on my website. I've used some versions of this life design technique for most of my career. Simple yet magic. It's an essential element of lifestyle. (Sign in to see and download the Google Docs Worksheet template.)

🧭 Life Design Worksheet: Crafting the Life You Love

A simple Google Docs Worksheet that will help you Design your 5-year plan, Annual plan, and 90-days goals to get you going.

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Learn and use AI. Every. Single. Day.

Scott Galloway, aka Prof G, summarized AI’s impact very well when stating that:

“AI is not going to take your job. Someone who understands AI is going to take your job. Just get good at it.
If you didn’t want to learn computers in the 80s or 90s, it meant eventually you weren’t as skilled as the person next to you.

I entered 2024 by publishing a separate newsletter, Modern Ai Workplace, which I used to learn how to use AI to help me create more/better magic in my work. Everything over there is created using various AI tools (not only ChatGPT). A year later, I don't think it's my job to persuade anyone to use AI to be better at what they do. The market dynamics and natural selection will take care of that.

If you're an information worker and don't use AI every day, you will get left behind. Just play with it and figure out how to add the sparkles to your work. But don't overuse it.

If you're wondering how to start, ask your GenAI system of choice that question and let it teach you!

∞ ModernAiWorkplace.com: AI is not going to take your job. Someone who understands AI is going to take your job.

Reading time: ~3 minutes.

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Stay Hungry; Stay Foolish.
Peter K.