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| Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026|Issue #85|Self Made Success |
Well, it looks like AI has decided answering our questions just isn't enough anymore. |
Now it wants to open our apps, organize our files, navigate websites and practically run the business.
At this rate, I'm expecting it to ask for a corner office and two weeks of vacation.
And here's the funny part...
Just when we think we've figured out the latest technology, somebody moves the finish line. AGAIN!
One minute we're learning how to write better prompts. The next minute, AI is connecting to our business tools and doing things we used to spend hours figuring out. It's exciting. It's a little overwhelming. And sometimes it feels like we're trying to drink from a fire hose while somebody keeps turning up the water pressure.
But there's something important getting lost in all this excitement.
Technology can make running a business easier. But it doesn't replace knowing how to run one.
We still have to make decisions, understand our customers, create something worth paying attention to and know when a shiny new tool is actually useful.
And sometimes, the biggest thing holding us back isn't the technology at all.
That's what we're digging into this week.
We've got one article that might make you rethink what's really standing between you and your next step, plus four interesting developments in this week's Trend Radar.
So grab a few minutes, get comfortable and let's see what's happening! |
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WHAT'S ON THE RADAR |
Google Introduces Gemini Agent for Small Businesses Google announced a new Gemini agent on October 8 that can connect with business apps, files, and data to help complete tasks across different systems. It's another move toward AI handling actual business operations rather than just generating answers. Newsletter Platforms Are Expanding Beyond Email Beehiiv introduced new plans and pricing on October 1, emphasizing tools for creators who want to build audiences and businesses across multiple channels. Newsletter platforms are increasingly positioning themselves as broader creator-business hubs rather than email-only services.
AI-Generated Content Faces More SEO Scrutiny Google is emphasizing original, helpful content as AI makes it easier to produce articles at scale. Businesses using AI for blogging and marketing need to add real experience, useful information, and human judgment rather than publishing generic AI-generated pages.
AI Agents Are Learning to Navigate Websites More Efficiently AgentR launched Webcmd on October 8, an open-source tool that lets AI agents learn how to navigate a website once and reuse that knowledge later. This could reduce repetitive browser work and make automated research and online tasks more efficient. |
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ChatGPT isn't just for writing. Explore seven practical ways it can help your business, and discover where to learn how to try them yourself. Read More... |
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Final Thoughts |
AI is moving fast. And yes, there are real things we need to be careful about.... |
But there's a difference between being careful and being so afraid of getting something wrong that we never try.
You don't have to understand everything to take the next step.
This week, pick ONE thing you've been hesitant to try. Learn a little, test it, and see what happens.
You might discover it's not nearly as complicated as you imagined.
And if it doesn't work? Well, at least you've learned something!
Progress doesn't require perfection. It requires participation.
Until Next week...
xo,
P.S. — Remember, you don't have to keep up with every new AI tool that comes along. Half the battle is figuring out which ones are actually worth your time. The other half? Remembering where you saved the passwords! LOL |
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