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Wil A. @wiljr.xyz · Jan 3
Slow growth, the year ahead and the first Friday photo post of the year...

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Friday photo + Week in review
🎉 Happy Friday, January 3, 2025!
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Facebook/Meta personal superintelligence: Concerns arise about data misuse for advertising and internal conflicts stalling innovation, while Apple’s superior logistics may outpace advancements.
The era of personal super-intelligent advertising is coming for us
Personal devices like glasses will become primary computing tools, with Facebook Meta aiming for 'personal superintelligence.' However, concerns arise about data misuse for advertising and internal conflicts stalling innovation, while Apple’s superior logistics may outpace advancements.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Ever have to make a business decision and it stalls because you weren't prepared for the "money" discussion? This post is for you. (Free to subscribe. Free to read.)
Decision frameworks: Money.
The article discusses how money influences every aspect of decision-making in business, from project initiation to execution. It emphasizes understanding financial terms like costs and revenues, using money-focused frameworks during presentations, and the necessity of "asking for the sale" to clarify next steps. Ultimately, the article asserts that money should be central in business discussions.
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July 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Epstein highlighted that a campaign effectively engaged many voters cost-efficiently through low-cost video shoots, emphasizing relationship-building over expensive events for better client connections.
Epstein: Mamdani reaches more with less
Epstein highlighted that a campaign effectively engaged many voters cost-efficiently through low-cost video shoots, emphasizing relationship-building over expensive events for better client connections.
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July 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
→ AWS + The Javits Center
→ Sadness of seeing Intel
→ Booths
→ Advertising
→ Infrastructure

The week that was...
Weekly reflection: July 20, 2025
The author attended the AWS Summit at the Javits Center and expressed disappointment in the event's organization, particularly around registration and accessibility. They highlighted the insignificance of Intel's booth presence despite its historical significance, advocating for relationship-building over expensive booths. The week also included various infrastructure developments and updates on projects.
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July 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Fediverse comes for thee (and me):

This is the first article posted on this site after I've turned on ActivityPub. Let's see what happens.
Letters to me: July 18, 2025
This is the first article posted on this site after I've turned on ActivityPub. Let's see what happens.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Take me to your leader.

New podcast episode now available, where I explore leadership in the AI era through with AI co-hosts, discussing the future of organizations.
Podcast: Take me to your leader.
The author explores leadership in the AI era through a new podcast episode featuring AI co-hosts, discussing the future of organizations and inviting listeners to subscribe for more insights.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Since the (soft) launch of my Playbook, I've been closing some of the gaps one finds when one launches a new product or service.
My Playbook: BNPL
Since the (soft) launch of my Playbook, I've been closing some of the gaps one finds when one launches a new product or service.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I asked ChatGPT what my past 24-hour media diet says about me, and I'm fairly satisfied that the topics seems to be fairly balanced:
My 24-hour media diet: What it says about me.
I asked ChatGPT what my past 24-hour media diet says about me, and I'm fairly satisfied that the topics seems to be fairly balanced...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
If you've heard of Formula 1 (F1) racing, however aren't sure if it's for you, I implore you to watch the ten minutes leading up to any race...
Letters to me: July 11, 2025
Formula 1 racing captivates with chaotic interviews, blending uncertainty between participants and the host, creating an engaging pre-race experience for newcomers.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As artificial intelligence transforms organizations, current leaders like Sam Altman and Satya Nadella may shape its future. Historical shifts reveal the impact of influential figures, prompting discussions on emerging leadership within technology sectors.
A massive shift in leadership is coming.
As artificial intelligence transforms organizations, current leaders like Sam Altman and Satya Nadella may shape its future. Historical shifts reveal the impact of influential figures, prompting discussions on emerging leadership within technology sectors.
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July 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This week, I'm being interviewed again. The conversation is focused on what makes good, well, good?
Podcast: What’s ‘good enough’?
The initial episode of the Letters to Me podcast received nearly 3,000 downloads. The creator reflects on improvement, efficiency, and adapting in an AI-driven world.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'm releasing my second podcast release soon, sharing an article this week on leadership and timing, and more in my weekly roundup!
Letters to me: June 29, 2025
This week saw slower production; I'm nearing my second podcast release, sharing an article on leadership, and my online infrastructure is now on Google.
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June 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The author reflects on a recent visit to midtown, highlighting the joy of meeting friends and colleagues at an event while appreciating the beauty of New York City.
Letters to me: June 27, 2025
The author reflects on a recent visit to midtown, highlighting the joy of meeting friends and colleagues at an event while appreciating the beauty of New York City.
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June 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The article reflects on the media's parallels between the current conflict and the Iraq invasion, raising essential questions about war justification and historical context.
Letters to me: June 23, 2025
The article reflects on the media's parallels between the current conflict and the Iraq invasion, raising essential questions about war justification and historical context.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The author reflects on creating a podcast with AI as a co-host, highlighting planning, recording challenges and future improvements.
How I built my podcast (with AI)
The author reflects on creating a podcast with AI as a co-host, highlighting planning, recording challenges and future improvements.
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June 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This week's digest includes updates on Meta's activities, reflections on the diminishing value of x.ai, the release of a new podcast and the introduction of a new sponsor model. Read more!
Letters to me: June 21, 2025
This week's digest includes updates on Meta's activities, reflections on the diminishing value of x.ai, the release of a new podcast, the introduction of a new sponsor model, and the addition of a footer to the website. Readers are invited to subscribe for more updates.
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June 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Meta's innovation struggles are highlighted as Altman critiques the company's inability to develop the metaverse while shifting focus towards AI, wearables and strategic investments amidst dwindling interest.
Seriously, what happened to the “metaverse”?
Meta's innovation struggles are highlighted as Altman critiques the company's inability to develop the metaverse while shifting focus towards AI, wearables, and strategic investments amidst dwindling interest.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The post emphasizes experiential learning over formal education, highlighting firsthand experience as vital for understanding real-world events.
Letters to me: June 18, 2025
The post emphasizes experiential learning over formal education, highlighting firsthand experience as vital for understanding real-world events.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
My first podcast episode, where I'm interviewed by two AI hosts. I am a guest on my own podcast.
Podcast: A guest on my own podcast
The author explores AI projects, focusing on using an AI browser and Google NotebookLM for podcasting and article comprehension.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today I explored artificial intelligence as a podcast companion and a native AI browser, while also questioning the excitement of this season's F1 races.
Letters to me: June 16, 2025
Today I explored using AI as a podcast companion and a native AI browser, while also pondering if this season’s F1 races are boring.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This article explores leadership dynamics, particularly the detrimental effects of the "other" golden circle, where leaders and their close circles insulate themselves, hindering progress and eroding company culture and trust.
The (Other) Golden Circle
This article explores leadership dynamics, particularly the detrimental effects of the "other" golden circle, where leaders and their close circles insulate themselves, hindering progress and eroding company culture and trust.
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June 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This week’s digest includes reflections on Apple’s WWDC, thoughts on AI in podcasts, updates on email schedules, and announcements about new content, including a playbook.
Letters to me: June 14, 2025
This week’s digest includes reflections on Apple’s WWDC, thoughts on AI in podcasts, updates on email schedules, and announcements about new content, including a playbook.
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June 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Apple's extensive 25-year investment in China has facilitated significant technology transfer, marking a pivotal geopolitical shift akin to the fall of the Berlin Wall, though largely concealed.
Letters to me: June 12, 2025
Apple's extensive 25-year investment in China has facilitated significant technology transfer, marking a pivotal geopolitical shift akin to the fall of the Berlin Wall, though largely concealed.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The modern executive prioritizes appearances over actual performance, detached from real economic participation and customer issues...
Letters to me: June 9, 2025
The modern executive prioritizes appearances over actual performance, detached from real economic participation and customer issues.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM