At the core of Capitalogix's existence is a commitment to systemization and automation.
Consequently, I play with a lot of tools. I think of this as research, discovery, and skill-building. There is a place for that in my day or week. However, few of those tools make it into my real work routine.
Here is a list of some of the tools that I recommend. I'm not saying I use them regularly ... but in some cases, I should (it reminds me of some exercise equipment I have).
Since the late 90's, I've been collecting tools to make my business more efficient and my life easier.
It's a little embarrassing, but my most popular YouTube video is an explainer video on Dragon NaturallySpeaking from 13 years ago. It was (and still is) dictation software, but from a time before your phone gave you that capability.
Today, I have more tools than I know what to do with, but here are a few that keep coming up in conversations.
Daily.AI - AI Newsletters
We've launched a new newsletter that is AI-curated by Daily.ai. It matches the tone and style of my newsletters, gets good engagement, and (honestly) looks much better than what we put out.
Our handwritten newsletters still do better on some metrics - but it's a nice addition and a promising technology.
For transparency, our handwritten newsletters get around 45% opens, and 10% click-throughs and our new AI newsletter is averaging around 38% opens but around 30% click-throughs. Our normal newsletter isn't focused on links - which is why the click-through isn't as good.
That said, Daily.AI is a great tool that creates compelling two-way communication with your audience way easier and cheaper (time, money, and effort) than something similar done manually.
This is an example of how people won't get replaced by AI ... people will get replaced by people who use AI better.
Opus.pro - AI Video Repurposing
Opus.pro takes your long-form video content and cuts it into short-form content that you can post as teasers to other channels like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels.
For me, I tend to do more long-form content naturally. I go on a podcast, speak at a conference, or to a mastermind group. I end up with a 30-minute+ video that I don't have the time or interest in using. This tool allows me to find the best parts quickly - and still allows editing to make it perfect.
For someone interested in really pursuing video, it's not worth it. If you're interested in being present online, and not worried about making it your career, this is a great tool to streamline and systematize your process.
Type.AI
Type.AI is an interesting AI-first document editing tool. At its core, Type is a faster, better, and easier way to write.
A lot of people are using chat GPT for some editing. Type is a good example of a next-generation tool that incorporates ChatGPT and other LLMs under the surface. It is aware of what you are doing and lets you know what it can do.
Type jumpstarts the creative process and banishes the blank page. Underneath its gorgeous UI are powerful features for generating ideas, querying your document, experimenting with different models, and easily formatting your work.
The point is that with a tool like this, you don't have to be good at prompt engineering. The tool does that for you – so you can focus on the writing.
GetVoila.AI
Don't worry about how well you use tools like this. It is enough that you get better at using tools like these to accomplish what you really want.
Explore a little. Then, let me know what you found worth sharing.
2023 In Review
Last week, we asked how markets did in 2023. This week, I want to highlight some of the significant events that occurred in 2023.
Here is a Visual Capitalist infographic to help.
2023 was defined by two major themes, the first being geopolitical strife, and the second being the proliferation of artificial intelligence.
What geopolitical strife, you ask? Seemingly everywhere you looked (from China and Taiwan to Russia and Ukraine, the Middle East, or even the happenings in Britain and the U.S.) ... This was an interesting year.
Of course, there were other types of significant events, too, like the collapse of several Silicon Valley/Crypto banks.
Many of the trends we've seen in 2023 will have aftershocks in 2024. Still, the only thing constant is change ... and it will be interesting to see what changes. I think we've seen increased caution as a result of the last few years, but I think people are now getting used to the new normal.
Do you expect 2024 to be better?
Time will tell.
Don't forget the Trump trials and that it is an election year ... or that crypto is making a comeback – and AI will only accelerate.
We live in interesting times!
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