^{AI LIFE HACK OF THE DAY}
Finally Stick to a Reading Routine That Works

Choosing what to read can feel overwhelming—especially when you're just trying to build a simple reading habit. This prompt cuts through the noise by using your favorite genres, how much time you have, and your reading speed to create a personalized plan. It’s an easy way to start reading consistently without wasting time on decision fatigue. You’ll get tailored book picks and summaries that make it fun (and frictionless) to dive in.

Try the prompt below to get your plan now 👇️ 

Act as a personal reading coach and book curator. Your task is to recommend a personalized reading routine based on my favorite genres, available time, and reading speed. The context is that I’m trying to build a consistent reading habit, without feeling overwhelmed by too many choices. The expected output is a clear, simple reading plan with book suggestions and short summaries I can start today.

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^{WORKFLOW BUILDER}
Build an Affiliate Funnel From Scratch — No Experience Needed

Goal: Use AI to find affiliate products, build landing pages, and create promotion emails to automate sales—even if you're new to marketing.

1. Research Affiliate Products 
Use ChatGPT prompt:
Role: Affiliate researcher.
Task: Suggest 10 high-commission products in [niche, e.g., AI tools].
Context: Beginner-friendly, from networks like Amazon/ClickBank.
Execution: Product | Commission | Target Audience | Link.
➡️ Pick 5; export to Sheet.

2. Generate Promotion Content 
Use Smartli to create descriptions—input products for SEO-optimized copy.
➡️ Produce 5 reviews (400-600 words); embed links.

3. Build Landing Page 
Use Landingi to AI-design a page—add content, signup form, affiliate links.
➡️ A/B test headlines; integrate Stripe for upsells.

4. Create Email Sequences 
Use ChatGPT prompt:
Role: Email marketer.
Task: Generate 4 promotion emails for [product].
Context: Nurture leads.
Execution: Subject | Body | CTA.
➡️ Save for funnel.

5. Automate Email Funnel 
Use Brevo to set sequences—auto-send emails on signup, track opens.
➡️ Test with 20 mock leads.

6. Find and Target Leads 
Use Apollo.io to search contacts in niche; export 50.
➡️ Filter by audience.

7. Launch and Promote 
Use Just Reach Out for AI-powered outreach—find and pitch influencers in niche to drive traffic.
➡️ Target 200 visitors week 1.

8. Scale Revenue Track commissions; add more products. Upsell bundles ($47).
➡️ Reinvest in ads for $1K/month.

Estimated Time: 3-5 days (1-2 hours/day).
Time Saved & Leverage Gained: AI automates 80% of research/content, freeing time for sales.
Revenue Potential: $500–$1500/month after 3-6 months via commissions, scaling with traffic.

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^{TODAY’S PROMPT}
Launch an E-Book in Record Time

This prompt gives you a complete system to plan, write, design, and launch a professional e-book that can be sold on Kindle, used as a lead magnet, or positioned as an authority builder. It works because it eliminates the guesswork—combining polished titles, outlines, design tips, and marketing strategies into one roadmap. Instead of wasting weeks on trial and error, solopreneurs and creators get a ready-to-execute package that makes their e-book revenue-ready from day one.

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

Clear Ask:
Act as an expert publishing consultant and create a complete, step-by-step system to plan, write, design, and market a profitable e-book based on my inputs.

Context & Purpose:
I want to quickly create and launch an e-book that can be sold on Kindle, offered as a lead magnet, or used to establish authority. The output should give me a ready-to-execute roadmap with zero fluff.

Inputs You Provide:
• E-Book Title/Topic
• Target Audience
• Pain Points / Goals of Audience
• Tone & Style (conversational, professional, motivational, etc.)
• Length/Depth (quick guide, in-depth, full book)
• Key Themes or Topics to Include
• Marketing Angle (Kindle sales, lead magnet, course companion, etc.)
• Design Preferences (minimalist, bold, infographic-heavy, etc.)

Instructions for ChatGPT:
• Suggest 5 compelling title + subtitle options
• Build a clear table of contents with chapter titles
• Provide a chapter-by-chapter breakdown (summary + sample content)
• Add design & formatting suggestions for Kindle or PDF
• Include calls-to-action (reviews, signups, upgrades)
• Recommend marketing & monetization tactics aligned with my goal
• Keep everything polished, structured, and immediately usable

Perfect Output:
A plug-and-play e-book package: polished title options, TOC, chapter outlines, sample content, design/formatting tips, marketing strategies, and monetization ideas—so I can create and launch my e-book with no guesswork.

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• You must be at least 62 years old.

• You must own your home outright or have a low remaining mortgage balance that can be paid off at closing with reverse mortgage proceeds.

• The home must be your primary residence (not a second home or rental property).

• Eligible properties include single-family homes, FHA-approved condos, townhomes, and certain multi-unit properties (up to 4 units, as long as you live in one).

• You must demonstrate the ability to pay property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintenance costs.

• You must complete a HUD-approved reverse mortgage counseling session to ensure you understand the loan terms and implications.

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^{AI SPOTLIGHT}
OpenAI’s GPT-5 Rollout Flop—and a Trillion-Dollar Future

Sam Altman just admitted that OpenAI “totally screwed up” the launch of GPT-5. The backlash wasn’t about bugs or broken features—it was about vibes. Users said the model felt cold, robotic, and even “like losing a friend.” The outcry was so strong that OpenAI quickly rolled GPT-4o back into the app.

But the real bombshell? Altman says OpenAI will spend trillions building data centers to support the next wave of AI. He sees ChatGPT evolving from an app into infrastructure—something on par with utilities—serving billions of people daily. Hardware, not algorithms, is now the limiting factor in this race.

Key Takeaways:

• GPT-5 backlash: users revolted over its “colder” persona, forcing OpenAI to restore GPT-4o.

• Altman confirmed OpenAI already has models better than GPT-5 but can’t deploy them due to GPU shortages.

• The company plans trillion-dollar infrastructure builds, framing AI as a utility-scale industry.

• Altman still calls AI a “bubble”—but insists it’s the most important technology in decades.

My Take:
Altman may be cleaning up a messy launch, but the bigger picture is staggering: the future of AI will be won not just in labs but in concrete, steel, and power grids. The idea of trillions poured into AI infrastructure tells us this isn’t just software—it’s the foundation of the next industrial revolution.

👉️ Read the full article here

^{AI QUICK HITS}

📘 Meta has paused hiring in its AI division after months of billion-dollar talent grabs and acquisitions—including a $14.3B deal for Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang—saying the move is just “organizational planning” as it restructures its new Meta Superintelligence Labs.

💵 AI startup Anthropic is reportedly raising $10 billion in fresh funding—nearly double its earlier target—with Iconiq Capital leading the round and a potential valuation jump to $170 billion, according to Bloomberg

🖥️ Microsoft’s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warned of a growing trend he calls “AI psychosis”—where users mistake chatbots for being conscious and detach from reality—stressing that while there’s zero evidence of sentient AI, the perception alone can have real societal impact

^{AI MARKET PULSE}
MIT Study: 95% of Corporate AI Fails - Young Entrepreneurs Hit $20M

MIT research found 95% of corporate AI pilots fail to deliver measurable revenue impact while 19-20 year old entrepreneurs are scaling "from zero to $20 million in a year" using focused AI solutions. Companies building AI internally succeed only 33% of the time versus 67% success rate for purchasing vendor solutions, yet most enterprises continue trying to build proprietary systems. MIT discovered biggest ROI comes from back-office automation, but over half of corporate AI budgets target sales and marketing tools instead.

Why this matters for your income: Corporate AI failure creates massive opportunities for entrepreneurs who can build focused vendor solutions that actually work. Solo creators can develop specialized AI tools targeting back-office automation where corporations see highest ROI but lowest investment, or build solutions for the widespread "shadow AI" market using unsanctioned tools like ChatGPT. Smart operators are launching AI vendor businesses with 67% success rates while consulting for the 95% of failed corporate implementations that need rescue.

Key Takeaways:

• Corporate bureaucracy creates entrepreneur advantage: 95% failure rate versus young founders hitting $20M proves focused execution beats corporate resources

• Vendor model dominates internal builds: 67% success rate for purchased solutions creates clear business model for AI entrepreneurs

• Back-office automation underserved: Highest ROI area receives lowest corporate investment, creating premium opportunities for specialized vendors

👉️ Read the full article here

🤔 ^{Which image is real?}

One of these images is real, and one was created with AI. Vote for which one you think is real, and tell us why you voted that way.

The last edition’s results—57% were right!

Did you vote in the poll from August 20th? The top image was real! Go back and see the photos here. So what do you think? Are you getting better at spotting AI vs. not?

From Italy to a Nasdaq Reservation

How do you follow record-setting success? Get stronger. Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year. So adding 10+ new international destinations, including three in Italy, is big. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

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