What We're Working On
The team is beginning Q3 of their OKR (Objectives and Key Results) iteration, setting ambitious goals and stretch tasks. They emphasize aligning daily planning with quarterly OKRs.
Crypto News
Bitcoin ETFs from major firms like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest are under consideration for approval. If approved, these could significantly reshape the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, proposed NASDAQ measures to combat fraud may impact the sector.
Market Changes:
- Bitcoin: $30,624 (+1.1%)
- Ethereum: $1,965 (+4.6%)
- Gold: $1,923
AI News
The section highlights using ChatGPT to build digital products from personal expertise. A sample prompt is provided: "Please act as a Fortune 500 business coach. Your goal is to help me make $10,000 in 30 days by selling digital products..."
Travel News
Cultural etiquette focus on Thailand, covering:
- Greetings using the "wai" gesture
- Modest dress codes
- Shoe removal in religious spaces
- Respectful dining customs
- Respectful treatment of Thai monarchy
Media Recommendations
Listening: Lex Fridman Podcast #386 featuring Marc Andreessen on technology and AI
Watching: "I spent $50,000 on a business coach, so you don't have to" by Ali Abdaal
Tool of the Week
Canva — described as essential for design tasks including newsletters, websites, and social media content.
Quotes for Reflection
"You will find that you are most alive when you are in movement, not at rest." — Seneca
"Life rewards action, not intelligence. Many brilliant people talk themselves out of getting started..." — James Clear
Productivity Tips
Stand-up meetings (daily scrums) enhance remote team productivity through improved communication, accountability, transparency, and agility. Success requires keeping meetings brief and using them as starting points for deeper collaboration.