This week I talk about whether AI is really saving us time and money, and how using Claude to rebuild my WordPress theme between sections made this newsletter take longer than usual. Then Cal Newport on AI's jagged abilities, and a recommendation for "Chronically Cautious" by Braden Bales on YouTube. Plus this week's systems tip: the Stream Deck + XL.
I'm working on a new cohort around how to vibe code your own tools. If you want to know when it goes on sale, join the waitlist here:
https://streamlined.fm/waitlistLinks:Do you have something on your mind? Let me know at
https://streamlinedfeedback.com. You can write in, or leave a voice note. I might even play it on the show.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:46) - Is AI Really Saving You Time?
- (06:38) - When Has AI Wasted Your Time?
- (24:08) - The Tools Builder Cohort Waitlist
- (26:21) - Recommended: Cal Newport on Intentional AI
- (28:56) - Something Fun: Chronically Cautious and Taste Freeze
- (31:24) - The Stream Deck + XL
- (40:51) - The Rest of My Stream Deck Setup
- (44:14) - Wrap-Up
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Streamlined Solopreneur helps overwhelmed solo business owners go from overwhelmed to having their time back.
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When you're a solo business owner, everything ends up depending on you. You're the only one who can do the work, answer the email, keep the plates spinning. So you're on the hook every day: nights, weekends, even the vacations you do manage to take. The overwhelm never really lifts.
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