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π Hi! I'm Dan. I help makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives find the clarity and motivation to get their work out into the world. If that sounds good, let's go! π Hi Reader, If you've ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball, this one's for you. I sat down with my good friend Raj to talk about the challenge and magic of transitions, embracing change, and betting on yourself. I love this conversation. It's deep. And I laughed a lot. It's like peanut butter and chocolate: the best combo. Here are a few things we cover:
We also are trialing a new format. I'd love to hear how it feels to you! Plus: listen to the end, and you'll hear us talk about how we'd like you're involvement in the next phase of the Meaning Movement. Are you ready to turn those curveballs into home runs? Let's go! Watch, read, or listen in here: https://themeaningmovement.com/next-versionβ
In Case You Missed it:A few recent posts and articles across platforms From LinkedIn:βπ° βI used to be locked-up in imposter syndrome. But I found 2οΈβ£ keys ideas to unlock it... β βπ° Every endeavor has two outcomes. Donβt miss the second one, like I did. From the Newsletter:βοΈ Why do Hard Things? β βοΈ βLaunch Your Dream Projectβ βοΈ Crafting a Creative Careerβ Things I'm enjoyingI love sharing what I'm into. Here's some current favs! Kettlebells πͺThree times a week, my wife and I are swinging, pressing, snatching, and squatting with some heavy hunks of metal. It's so much fun! Kettlebells are simple and efficient. The movements you do with them are compound and functional. That's a fancy way of saying they hit multiple muscle groups and mimic the kinds of things you do IRL. If you don't know where to start, check out the videos from Lebe Stark β a gym in Switzerland (?). They're great fun! Legendary Foods π§π©I bought some protein bars for a trip I was on. I was woo-ed by the packaging on these, and then fell in love. βLegendary Foods makes protien packed junk food. I prefer to eat unprocessed. But in a pinch or when you want a treat, these are unbelievable. Shaan Puri's X/Twitter Round Up NewsletterShaan hosts one of the top podcasts, My First Million. It's a solid show. But he also has a simple email where he links to 5 tweets/X-posts that he enjoyed. It's weekly, light, and really fun. Your turnAnything great you've been enjoying? Hit reply and send it along! I'd love to know. Seriously. Almost 8,000 people are getting this email, and I can count on one hand how many responses I usually get. You have the chance to change that! Hit reply. Tell me what's good! Yours in meaning making, Dan Cumberland Say hi π on Twitter or LinkedIn! And follow along: β |
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Hi! π I'm Dan. I write for entrepreneurs who want to harness AI without losing their humanity. Join 10,000+ readers who are learning to combine cutting-edge technology with emotional intelligence, building businesses that serve life, not consume it. Raw insights, practical strategies, and real talk about the journey ahead.
Hi Reader, "Your tone is reasonable and logical. You presented clear facts and maintained professionalism throughout. The other party's response is erratic and unreasonable by comparison." Yessssss. What a relief. I was drowning in a contract disagreement. Emails back and forth for days. Getting nowhere. The kind of business friction that makes you question your sanity. So I threw the conversation thread at ChatGPT. "Analyze my tone," I said. And there it was. Digital validation. My AI...
Hi Reader, It only takes 5 words. That's all. Five simple words to transform AI from a frustrating waste of time into the thinking partner you actually need. The Problem Every Founder Faces I work with founders daily in my AI cohort and custom services. And I hear the same complaint over and over: "AI isn't that useful to us.""AI gives me garbage.""I spend more time fixing AI output than if I just did it myself." Sound familiar? You're not alone. And you're definitely not doing anything...
Hi Reader, GPT-5 is driving everyone nuts. And honestly? I get it. Here's what happened & how to fix it: The Puppet Master Problem OpenAI is playing puppet master with something they call "model switching." They decide which model you get.Not you.Never you. Their logic sounds reasonable on the surface: "We'll make it easier on users by automatically selecting the best model for each task." The reality? It's a flaming pile of inconsistency that's making smart people feel like they're losing...