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The AI Hack That Gives You Back 5+ Hours a Week

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AI LIFE HACK OF THE DAY
From Awkward to Effortless: Text Replies Made Simple

It’s easy to overthink text replies and either sound too formal, too casual, or just plain awkward. This prompt fixes that by taking the original message and the intent of your reply, then shaping it into a clear, natural response. The result is a ready-to-send text that feels polite and confident without the stress of figuring out the wording yourself.

Try the prompt below to get your plan now 👇️ 

Act as a communications coach and write a text reply for me. Your task is to take the message I received and the intent of my reply, then craft a short and thoughtful response. The context is that I want to sound polite, natural, and clear without overthinking. The expected output is a ready-to-send text message I can use immediately.

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WORKFLOW BUILDER
The AI Workflow That Makes Your Inbox Run Itself

Goal: Automate your inbox by drafting replies, filtering messages, and scheduling meetings directly in Google Calendar — saving hours every week.

Step 1: Connect Lindy to Your Inbox

Sign up for Lindy and link your Gmail or Outlook account. Grant permissions so Lindy can read, sort, and manage messages on your behalf.
➡️ Your inbox is now synced with your AI assistant.

Step 2: Draft Smarter Replies with ChatGPT

Prompt ChatGPT:
Role: Professional email assistant. Task: Draft a reply based on the incoming email and my input on tone + key points. Context: The response should be clear, polite, and aligned with professional etiquette. Output: Subject line + polished body text.
➡️ Use this for important or custom replies, then copy into your inbox.

Step 3: Automate Filters & Categorization

Inside Lindy, set rules for common email types: newsletters, clients, billing, etc. Lindy will automatically sort them into folders or flag urgent ones.
➡️ Keeps your inbox clean and prioritized.

Step 4: Auto-Schedule Meetings

Enable Lindy’s Google Calendar integration. When someone suggests a meeting, Lindy checks your availability and offers time slots automatically.
➡️ No more back-and-forth — meetings get booked in seconds.

Step 5: Create Quick Email Templates

Use ChatGPT to generate re-usable templates for common scenarios (e.g., “Thanks for reaching out,” “Let’s schedule a call,” “Here’s the proposal”). Save them in Lindy for one-click replies.
➡️ Your responses stay consistent and fast.

Pro Tip (Optional Upgrade): Pair Lindy with SaneBox for advanced filtering — it learns which emails matter most to you and hides distractions. Together, they give you a truly hands-free inbox.

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Gold Expected to Break New Record by 2026

$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Gold IRAs can be a good way to own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.

TODAY’S PROMPT
How to Draft a 1,000-Word SEO Blog Post in Minutes

This prompt helps you generate a 1,000-word SEO blog post that both ranks on Google and includes affiliate placements without sounding salesy. Most affiliate blogs either miss the SEO basics or push products too hard, which kills trust. By structuring the content with keywords, clear sections, and natural product mentions, this prompt ensures solopreneurs and creators can publish posts that attract traffic and convert readers into buyers — all without spending hours writing.

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

Clear Ask:
Act as a professional SEO writer and affiliate strategist. Draft a 1,000-word blog post that ranks on Google and naturally includes affiliate product placements.

Context & Purpose:
The post should attract organic traffic, provide genuine value, and weave in affiliate products in a way that feels helpful instead of pushy.

Inputs You Provide:
• Blog Topic/Title
• Target Audience
• Affiliate Products/Services (2–4 with links)
• Primary Keyword + 3–5 Secondary Keywords
• Tone & Style (conversational, professional, persuasive, etc.)
• Call-to-Action (e.g., “Try it free today”)
• Formatting Preferences (H2/H3 headings, bullets, etc.)

Instructions for ChatGPT:
• Structure as Intro → 3–5 Main Sections → Product Placements → Conclusion with CTA
• Use SEO best practices (keywords in title, intro, and headers)
• Keep sections scannable with H2/H3 headings and bullets
• Position affiliate products naturally by highlighting benefits and use cases
• Maintain a helpful, trustworthy tone without sounding salesy

Perfect Output:
A polished, 1,000-word SEO-optimized blog post with structured sections, natural affiliate placements, and a strong conclusion with a clear CTA — ready to publish without major edits.

Retired and Need Extra Cash?

If you're retired and finding it tough to make ends meet on Social Security or a pension, a reverse mortgage could help take some of the pressure off. With the "tenure" payment plan, you can receive reliable monthly payments for as long as you live in your home and keep up with basic responsibilities like property taxes and insurance. It’s a way to turn your home’s value into extra income without giving up the place you love, so you can enjoy a more comfortable and secure retirement. To qualify for a reverse mortgage, you must meet the following requirements:

  • 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.

AI SPOTLIGHT
Nvidia Launches “Robot Brain” for Humanoid Machines

Nvidia just unveiled the Jetson AGX Thor, a $3,499 “robot brain” that CEO Jensen Huang calls the ultimate supercomputer for physical AI. It’s 7.5x faster than their last chip and powerful enough to run multiple generative AI models like ChatGPT right inside a robot. That means humanoids from companies like Boston Dynamics, Figure, and Agility could soon carry on natural conversations while interpreting the world around them in real time.

Huang is betting big on robotics as Nvidia’s next growth wave, and the applications are massive: industrial automation, logistics, self-driving cars, and eventually even domestic robots that can safely navigate messy, unpredictable environments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jetson AGX Thor delivers 7.5x more power than Nvidia’s last-gen robotics chip.

  • Supports generative + visual AI models at the edge for real-time interaction.

  • Early customers include Boston Dynamics, Figure, and Agility Robotics.

My Take: This feels like a turning point. We’ve seen AI dominate the digital world—now Nvidia is literally giving robots the “brains” to shape the physical one. When humanoids can think, see, and talk like this, the future of robotics gets a lot closer to reality.

AI QUICK HITS

💬 Google Translate is rolling out new AI-powered features that make it easier to have real-time conversations in over 70 languages and practice speaking through personalized language learning tools — read the full update here.

🤖 Florida officials are testing robot rabbits that mimic the look, movement, and even smell of real marsh rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons out of hiding in the Everglades — read the full story here.

🧠 OpenAI just upgraded its Realtime API and released a new speech-to-speech model, giving developers more powerful tools to build human-like AI voice agents — read the full story here.

AI MARKET PULSE
Stanford Study: Why Young Workers Are Losing Jobs to AI

Stanford economists just dropped some eye-opening data: younger workers are seeing a 6% job decline in AI-exposed roles, while older workers are actually gaining ground (up 6–9%). The reason? AI is great at replacing “book learning” work — think writing, interpreting, and customer service — but struggles with hands-on or physical roles. Microsoft’s own research shows the same pattern: 40 careers at high risk vs. 10 that are essentially AI-proof, like water treatment operators and bridge tenders. And with 10,000+ jobs already cut in July from AI adoption, this shift is accelerating faster than most people realize.

Why it matters for you: The winners will be the ones who pivot before the crowd. That means combining AI fluency with skills AI can’t touch — physical expertise, specialized judgment, or hybrid roles where humans + AI work together. Knowledge-only workers are being displaced, but those who bring AI + specialized skills to the table will carve out long-term security.

Key Takeaways:

  • AI-safe roles = stability: Specialized, physical, or technical jobs remain protected.

  • Young workers must pivot fast: Early-career professionals face the steepest declines.

  • Hybrid positioning wins: Pair AI with irreplaceable skills to beat pure knowledge workers.

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The last edition’s results—63% were right!

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