What if you had a personal intern working 24/7—no sleep, no vacations, and free? Well, that’s exactly what AI is!
During our recent business reviews, I noticed AI was the go-to solution for many—but surprisingly, some hadn’t even tried it. There are so many use cases for ChatGpt. If you’re not using it, you are missing out on a tool that simplifies tasks, sparks ideas, and boosts productivity. I used to think ChatGPT wasn’t all that useful, maybe even overrated. But after a little practice and research on how to use the tool, I’m completely converted.
Why Use ChatGPT:
This tool isn’t just for fixing typos or tweaking emails anymore. It’s evolved into a powerful assistant that can:
Brainstorm ideas
Organize your schedule
Generate Excel templates and meeting agendas
Write polished emails
Craft social media content
Translate text
Automate tasks
Design original images
For Your Personal Life:
Plan a personalized travel itinerary: Perfect for work trips or your next vacation.
Create a wedding budget in seconds: Yes, this works—I tried it!
Translate documents or emails instantly: Communicate better with international clients.
Automate repetitive tasks: Free yourself from mundane work.
Generate a weekly meal plan: Healthy, fast, and customized to your preferences.
Build a list of must-read books: AI will suggest titles specific to your goals.
Write code: Whether for business websites or fun side projects.
Challenge:
If you’re on the fence, start small. Ask ChatGPT to write a follow-up email.
Example Prompt for Writing a Client Follow-Up Email: "I need help writing a professional and engaging follow-up email to a client. The client recently [insert interaction here, e.g., toured a property, applied for a mortgage, or had an initial consultation]. The tone should be [friendly/professional/reassuring]. I want to [goal of the email, e.g., check in, offer additional resources, or schedule a next step]. Include [specific elements, e.g., a call-to-action, appreciation for their time, or answers to common questions]. Make it brief but impactful."
Pro-tip: the secret is in the prompt:
Be clear and specific: Formula: [Role/Context] + [Task/Goal] + [Details/Instructions] + [Desired Output]
The bottom line: AI can transform how you work. Try it, and you’ll see the difference!
Notes that Resonated
God’s timing and plans surpass human understanding
The opposite of misery isn’t happiness, it’s gratitude.
Find gratitude in the less obvious, the uncomfortable, even the painful.
What struggle are you grateful for? How has it enriched your life?
Small changes lead to lasting breakthroughs. 15 min a day can change your life
Nothing changes… if nothing changes
What do you need to change so your situation can change?
Make a habit of working on your business not just in your business (annual planning sessions are a great place to start)
Profit is not an event it’s a habit (both personal and business) Don’t chase attract
Market Update
Labor Data, Inflation Fears, and Bond Market Optimism
This is a critical week for the labor market, marking the last batch of data before the Federal Reserve’s pivotal December 18th meeting. Here’s what you need to know about the economic backdrop, inflation pressures, and fresh optimism in the bond market.
Inflation: Is Fed’s Worst Nightmare Resurfacing?
Inflation remains the Fed’s greatest challenge, with today’s data confirming a troubling trend: Core CPI, PCE, and PPI metrics are rising simultaneously for the first time since February 2022.
Core CPI inflation has now remained above 3.0% for 42 consecutive months, the longest streak since the early 1990s.
This compounding inflation poses serious risks, raising fears of a 1970s-style inflationary rebound, where brief relief was followed by another surge toward 15% by 1980.
The Fed faces mounting pressure to thread the needle between combating inflation and avoiding excessive tightening that could harm the labor market.
Optimism in the Bond Market: Scott Bessent Named Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary has sparked optimism in financial markets. Investors have welcomed the pick as a reassuring move, quelling fears of aggressive tariffs and financial policies that could destabilize the economy and send interest rates over 8%.
Treasury yields fell, stabilizing the 10-year yield at a critical technical level, which has already led to slight improvements in mortgage rates.
Michael Purves, CEO of Tallbacken Capital Advisors, noted, "This is the big thing everyone’s been waiting for. There was anxiety Trump would choose someone unpalatable to Wall Street, but this pick has lifted the gloom."
A bright spot: Post election spark- 7% more homes in contract than last year
What’s Next?
The economic narrative is being shaped by a complex mix of labor market uncertainty, rising inflation, and recent bond market optimism (still far from October highs). With inflation data back on the rise and crucial employment metrics due this week, all eyes are on how the Fed will respond at its next meeting.
The stakes are still high, as the path forward will define whether the U.S. economy can avoid stagflation—or if we’re heading into more turbulent times. Stay tuned for updates on this ever-evolving economic story.
Key Events This Week:
November ISM Manufacturing PMI data - Monday
October JOLTS Job Openings data - Tuesday
November ADP Nonfarm Employment data - Wednesday
Fed Chair Powell Speaks - Wednesday
Initial Jobless Claims data - Thursday
November Jobs Report - Friday
Things to read
Overview of Co-Intelligence:
The concept of humans and AI collaborating to amplify intelligence.
The rapid evolution of AI from specialized tools to general-purpose assistants.
Setting the stage for AI as a transformative force in work, creativity, and decision-making.
"AI is not here to replace you; it is here to work with you.” But you need to learn how to use it first.
Videos to watch
The listening device hack is pretty scary
Top Quotes
Saint Francis of Assisi: “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words It’s mostly about what you do occasionally you use words
“Pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense” - CS Lewis
Robert Greene: “True freedom comes when you make yourself indispensable to others."
Things to Discover
If you're a fan of quick, flavorful hacks for your cooking, I must share my latest find: adobo-flavored Better than Bouillon! It's a game-changer for Mexican dishes. I added it to my pozole for an extra depth of flavor, and it worked wonders. It's also a fantastic shortcut to infuse chicken or pork with a bold, punchy Mexican flair. If you're into experimenting with your recipes, this might just be your new best friend in the kitchen!
Food & Drink
This recipe is perfect for using up turkey leftovers or extra pork shoulder carnitas (which is what I used this time).
Pozole soup Pozole - Tastes Better from Scratch
Cool Stuff
https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3/
DALL-E 3 is a big step forward in Open Ai’s image generation technology. This latest version transforms text descriptions into detailed and realistic images, setting a new standard for visual creation. Building on the strengths of earlier versions, it brings greater precision and complexity, capturing the subtleties of each prompt with impressive accuracy. It can be a powerful tool to bring ideas to life. Remember it’s all about the specificity and detail of the prompt. The more specific the prompt the better the results.