PinnedMember-onlyHow My Apple Watch Saved My Life and I Never Leave Home Without ItTo all the Luddites out there, please take two minutes to read this true story. It may just save your life. I know some of you are anti-big brother and, in particular, how technology tracks our every move. …Rescue3 min readRescue3 min read
Mar 23Treating ChatGPT As Your Intern Has Endless Possibilities — No Matter What Your IndustryIf you have been following my “Using ChatGPT as Your Intern” list here on Medium, you may already know that I recently asked the platform to suggest names for my chatbot buddy. She provided me with a selection of options, and one word stood out: “Echo.” As I write my…Chatgpt4 min readChatgpt4 min read
Mar 22Member-onlyKeep It Simple With ChatGPT As Your InternIf you have been following my ChatGPT series on Medium, you may already know that I refer to ChatGPT as my intern. Recently, I even asked the platform to suggest a range of names for my new chatbot buddy, and I have decided to call her “Echo.” ChatGPT is a…Chatgpt2 min readChatgpt2 min read
Mar 17Small Money Is Good Money - Losing a Transaction Over a 1.5% FeeWe all know small business is doing it tough and bank transaction fees for tap and pay are not helping. However, as a person who does not carry cash (who does anymore?) I was amazed at one store owners response for a recent attempt to buy a greeting card. I…Business2 min readBusiness2 min read
Mar 15WRITING MEDIUM ARTICLES ON THE FLY IS BACKYes, you can ditch the notebook, Medium has reinstated draft mode on mobile devices. Nothing better than capturing your ideas and letting your creativity flow wherever you may be, at any time of day. Writing your Medium article as soon as an idea comes to mind can be good for…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Mar 15Member-onlyHOLIDAY SURCHARGE – WHAT THE F*U*CK? DO THE MATHOnce again, I am blown away by cafes and restaurants charging a holiday surcharge on public holidays, and the trend is stronger than ever in Australia. …Marketing2 min readMarketing2 min read
Mar 11Member-onlyWhat Have We Created? An Automated Service World With No Personality or Pride?Having worked at a McDonald's as a fourteen-year-old in the 1970s, and after finishing high school and being promoted to Assistant Manager at 17, I am a proud McDonald's Alum. Working under one of the best franchisors in the country, with phrases like 'the time to lean is the time…Automation4 min readAutomation4 min read
Mar 11Member-onlyUsing ChatGPT to Create Marketing Copy for My BooksWanting to create marketing copy for my books available exclusively on Amazon, I turned to what I call my ChatGPT Intern to complete the task. By providing the book titles and background summaries from my Amazon Authors page, the ChatGPT Intern went to work. …Chatgpt6 min readChatgpt6 min read
Mar 11Member-onlyGreed Is Not Good -When Landlords Focus on the Almighty Dollar Over a Buildings HeritageIt never ceases to amaze me when an owner of an architecturally significant building enables a fit-out of commercial space in the building and does not mandate that it is in keeping with the building's unique facade. There could be several reasons why a landlord might enable a commercial tenant…Architecture2 min readArchitecture2 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyA Minimalist Home One Can Only Dream To Live InMore of a home for the year 2400 than 2023, this is a minimalist’s dream home. No matter how you look at this stunning architectural wonder formed out of simple concrete, clean lines, and minimalist furnishings, sets the tone for carefree living. …Minimalist4 min readMinimalist4 min read