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07/16/2024

Dave Collins' thought provoking, mind blowing article about Google and AI:

People have incorrectly predicted the demise of SEO since it began. This time it's different. Here's the proof that search engine optimization is dying in 2024.

02/05/2023

Hmmm. I think they may be on to something here. What if you say "could" instead of "should"? As in, "What could I do?" instead of "What should I do?"

When faced with a dilemma--or simply wanting to make a change--research shows "What should I do?" is a terrible thing to ask.

08/20/2022

Wow. Just.... wow. But are we surprised?

A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.

08/20/2022

Do you contract out bits of work to other people? Which bits?

Hiring freelancers to conduct research, plan ad campaigns, and do low-lift tasks saves hours every week, says Jen Glantz.

07/28/2022

Here's a list of interesting books if you're feeling "stuck".

Lost your professional mojo? These titles can help.

07/27/2022

"Never less, never more" acknowledges the risk of burnout as well as procrastination, and handles both of them. I'd never heard this idea before, but I'm going to try and implement it.

While some is always good and more is often better, too much is often a recipe for long-term failure.

05/15/2022

How The Tonight Show host built his career and an entertainment empire -- by first identifying his most important mission.

03/28/2022

I hadn't thought of this, but of course... The war in Ukraine, and the sanctions against Russia, mean that supply chain issues are going to get worse, probably much worse, before they get better.

A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.

03/02/2022

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-money-youtube-creators-influencers-earn-real-examples-2021-6

YouTubers explain how much they earn per month, their RPM rates, and what they made on videos with 100,000 and 1 million views.

02/17/2022

This is an excellent article about options for cleaning the air in your workplace - which means home, for some of us. Some good information here, although I wish it were a bit more in-depth.

The pandemic revealed that many HVAC systems were inadequate. But the industry has responded with innovation to make workplaces healthier.

02/14/2022

Add Girls Scout cookies to the latest item hit by supply chain issues.

If you love S’mores, you may have a problem finding them right now.

02/11/2022

More resume advice... Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank) says maybe include your hobbies.

Kevin O'Leary likes when job candidates are well-rounded, such as a person who is great with finances but who also enjoys playing an instrument.