The Business Brain Weekly Round Up
Hey again, Reader
This week on Business Brain we took a step back to ask some big questions—like what you’re really building toward in your business (episode 682)—and then zoomed all the way in on the little, everyday ways AI can actually make life easier (episode 683).
From Shannon’s “campfire story” idea for defining your north star, to Dave’s clever use of Tailscale to get streaming services working anywhere, the theme was clear: sometimes success is about the big vision, and other times it’s about those simple, not-so-glamorous tweaks that just work.
Weekly Episodes
What do you Want? + The Pot of Gold Myth
Business Brain 682
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TLDW: Too Long Didn't Watch
Forget the “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow.
Success isn’t one big payoff—it’s about clarity on what you’re building toward, designing systems that move you there daily, and taking “chests of gold” off the table along the way.
Balance reinvestment with living your life now.
Go Even Deeper:
Your Mid-Show Backstage Pass
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FridAI- Mundane AI and Less Automation
Business Brain 683
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TLDR
AI’s biggest impact may be on the “mundane.” From analyzing patterned spam emails to troubleshooting streaming services, tools like ChatGPT and Tailscale simplify daily headaches.
But remember: don’t rush to automate.
Manual effort upfront builds understanding and authenticity that make future automation more effective.
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Tech Tip:
Still juggling logins? Use 1Password, or another password vault.
Generate unique passwords, autofill them across devices, and share credentials securely with your team.
Peace of mind + productivity.
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If there’s one takeaway from both episodes, it’s that building a business (and a life you love) happens at two levels—those big-picture choices about what you want, and the small, daily systems that keep things moving.
Whether you’re rethinking your goals, taking a little “gold off the table,” or just letting AI handle some of the boring stuff, the point is to stay curious and keep experimenting.
Thanks for hanging out with us this week—we can’t wait to hear what you’re building toward.
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
Business Brain
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