This week I talk about whether I'm wrong about AI-generated YouTube thumbnails — I've told my designer to never use AI on them, but if a thumbnail's only job is to get the click, does it matter? Then Casey Newton on Mark Zuckerberg's AI manifesto and why "superintelligence is a dragon" is the analogy that actually fits, and a recommendation for Schmigadoon! on Apple TV. Plus this week's automation: a Daily Call Debrief skill that gathers my recorded calls, summarizes them into Obsidian, routes action items to Todoist, and files client transcripts for voice-of-customer research.

Links:

• AI Brain Rot
• vidIQ-generate Thumbnail of me
• Superintelligence is a dragon (Platformer)

Call Debrief Prompt:

These episodes are about taking more time off — especially on the weekends. The best way you can do that is by having a good system. If you're not sure where to start, head over to https://streamlined.fm/quiz. Answer a few questions, and I'll send you exactly where you should start to build a less overwhelming business.

View the episode transcript

• (00:00) - Introduction to the Friday Wrap-Up
• (00:30) - Are AI-Generated YouTube Thumbnails Worth It?
• (03:24) - Recommended Reading: AI is a Dragon
• (04:51) - Something Fun: Schmigadoon!
• (05:56) - Improving Your Systems: Call Debriefing with AI

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps overwhelmed solo business owners go from overwhelmed to having their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without selling your soul to AI...and run your business without sacrificing the rest of your life, or your health.

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