In today’s newsletter ⬇️

• 🚀 4 AI tools that actually save you hours

• 🗞️ The real headlines, no fluff

• 🚀 How to Master LinkedIn B2B Lead Generation (Without Paying for Ads)

• 📚 Resources you’ll actually want to click

• 💡 Prompt of the Day — built for builders, not lurkers

🚀 Top Tools To Try This Week!

• Motion – Auto-scheduling calendar + task manager

• Descript – Edit video like a doc, powered by AI

• Wiza – Turn LinkedIn searches into ready-to-use prospect lists

• Mixpanel – Track product metrics in real-time

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🤖 GPT-5 Is Supposed to Be… Nicer?
  OpenAI says GPT-5 has been tuned to be more polite, empathetic, and “aligned” in conversations. Great for user experience ,but some argue it could make the model feel less authentic.
  👉 See what “nicer AI” really means

• 🛑 Claude Models Now End Harmful Chats
  Anthropic announced certain Claude models can now terminate conversations if they become abusive or harmful. It’s a bold move in AI safety — but raises the question: who decides what’s “too harmful”?
  👉 Read about Claude’s new safeguard

• 🚪 xAI Co-Founder Walks Out
  One of Elon Musk’s xAI co-founders has left the company, marking the first major leadership shakeup. Details are scarce, but departures at this stage could mean internal rifts in Musk’s ambitious AI project.
  👉 Get the scoop on the exit

News from The EAST 👉:

•   🇺🇸 U.S. Eyes Stake in Intel
  The U.S. government is reportedly in talks to take a stake in Intel — a move that could reshape both national security strategy and the global chip market.
  👉 Read the Intel story

• 🌍 Japan to Train 30,000 African Students in AI
  Japan announced plans to train 30,000 African students in AI, aiming to boost development and strengthen global ties. A massive bet on AI education as soft power.
  👉 See Japan’s AI education push

• 🎮 Tencent Says It Has Enough Chips
  Despite reports of halted AI chip purchases, Tencent claims it has “ample supply” for training. Whether that’s confidence or PR spin remains to be seen, but China’s chip race is only heating up.
  👉 Read Tencent’s response

🚀 How to Master LinkedIn B2B Lead Generation (Without Paying for Ads)

89% of B2B marketers swear by LinkedIn for lead gen — but most are still doing it wrong.

Ads? Too expensive.

Cold DMs? Dead.

The real wins in 2025 are coming from organic strategies that turn strangers into sales conversations without burning cash.

We break down:
✅ The exact 3 organic methods top founders + SDRs are using right now
✅ The truth about LinkedIn Ads (straight from Redditors)
✅ A proven framework to make LinkedIn your #1 pipeline channel

If you’re still treating LinkedIn like a billboard, you’re already behind.

• Cold Email Masterclass (Alex Berman)

• How Netflix Uses Data to Drive Content Decisions

• The Future of 3D Design on the Web 

 🧠 Prompt: Build Me a Reading List That Actually Changes My Life

“I want you to act as a personal curator and create a tailored reading list for me. Don’t just throw random bestsellers at me — I want books that align with my personal goals, career ambitions, and creative interests. The list should feel like it was hand-picked for me by a mentor who knows exactly what I need at this stage of life."

Here’s what to include:

• Context Gathering
  Ask me about my:

1. Career goals (e.g., building a business, becoming a better leader, entering a new industry)

2. Personal interests (e.g., psychology, tech, philosophy, finance, creativity)

3. Challenges I want to overcome (e.g., procrastination, focus, confidence, scaling a team)

4. Skills I want to learn (e.g., storytelling, negotiation, AI, design)

5. Lifestyle goals (e.g., balance, resilience, healthier habits, deeper thinking)

• Book Selection
  For each recommendation, provide:

• Title & author

• One-line hook (“why this book matters for you right now”)

• The key lesson or takeaway

• Suggested reading order (so it feels like a roadmap, not a random pile)

Categories to Cover

Make sure the list spans:

1. Mindset & Personal Growth

2. Business & Career Strategy

3. Creativity & Storytelling

4. Technology & Future Thinking

5. Philosophy / Classics for depth

Format

Keep the tone human, like a trusted friend or coach handing me their secret shelf of books that changed everything for them. Not robotic or academic.”

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