AI Plug-Ins 🔌

Welcome Back! OpenAI keeps dropping HUGE ChatGPT updates every week. This time, they’ve announced a slew of plug-ins for over a dozen products.

Some of the biggest so far are Zapier, Slack, and Shopify. Check out the full list right here… 

We have a feeling this is about to open the floodgates for all those companies determined to incorporate AI into their products.

Here’s your full rundown this Monday morning…

• Social Proof - Amazon Puts Social Proof Front & Center

• BNPL - Don’t Ignore The “Buy Now Pay Later” Trend

• Recession 2023 - How to Protect Yourself ASAP!

• Entrepreneurship - From $7M to Bankrupt, His Biggest Lesson

• Productivity - 7 Apps For Quickly Boosting Focus

Lurn Bytes: Your Daily News Download

New Amazon Feature Highlights More Social Proof - This is awesome. Amazon is now showing how many sales items have in the last week. One example shows “30k+ bought in past week.” This is some of the most powerful social proof we’ve ever seen. This is BIG…

BNPL Takes Off - Is It Right For You? - The “Buy Now Pay Later” feature is gaining steam as inflation remains stubbornly high. Some surprising sectors have seen huge growth in consumers deferring payments. For entrepreneurs, this is a HUGE trend to jump on…

3 Ways to Protect Yourself From A Recession - Are we going to hit a recession this year? Are we already in one? Well, the answers to both depend on who you ask. But one thing everyone agrees on is the economy is on shaky ground, and it’s always best to be prepared…

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ICYMI - Banks Forced Him Into Bankruptcy & How to Protect Yourself!

If you missed last week’s podcast episode, we’re re-sharing because it was THAT helpful.

Anik has known Sid Peddinti for a long time, but Sid shared a story on this week’s podcast that was totally new to Anik.

Back before the last recession, the bank forced Sid’s $7 million a year business into bankruptcy, even though it was completely financially stable.

This week, he came on the podcast and shared the strategies he shows his clients for protecting their businesses and wealth from the same type of scenario.

You absolutely HAVE to check out this episode and let us know what you think in the comments!

Check It Out Right Here!

89%

That’s the percentage of people who report “wasting” at least 30 minutes per day while at work, according to Zippia. Productivity apps like the ones listed below can help!

7 Apps For Boosting Productivity & Mindfulness

Struggling to stay focused? Feeling like your mountain of tasks just keeps getting bigger every single day? Did reading those last 2 sentences completely stress you out?

Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Today, we’re sharing 7 apps we love (and use) for boosting productivity, maintaining focus, and improving mindfulness.

If you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, consultant or solopreneur, you need to give a few of these a try!

#1 - Loom

We love and use Loom here at Lurn every single day. It’s an excellent app for screen recording and video messaging.

It allows you to quickly record and share videos with your team members or clients. You can use it to explain complex ideas, give feedback, or showcase your work. We also love that it offers editing tools, so you can trim your videos and add captions.

#2 - Asana

This is another we couldn't live without. It’s a project management app that helps you keep track of tasks, deadlines, and team members. You can create tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, and track progress.

Asana also offers a calendar view, so you can see all your tasks and deadlines in one place.

#3 - Slack

This is a messaging app that makes communication with your team members a breeze. You can create channels for specific topics, such as #design or #marketing.

You can also send direct messages to individuals or groups. Slack also offers integrations with other apps, such as Google Drive and Trello.

Lurn might grind to a halt without Slack, that’s how much we love it!

#4 - Trello

This is another project management app that uses a visual system of boards, lists, and cards. You can create boards for different projects and add cards for specific tasks.

You can also assign team members to cards, set due dates, and track progress. One big perk is it also offers integrations with other apps, such as Google Drive and Slack.

#5: Evernote

Here’s another one we use every day. It’s a note-taking app that allows you to capture ideas, web pages, and images. You can organize your notes into notebooks and tags. Evernote also offers a powerful search function, so you can quickly find what you need.

You can also share your notes with team members.

#6 - Headspace

Headspace is an app designed to boost mindfulness and reduce stress (which is something we could all use). It offers guided meditation sessions, breathing exercises, and sleep sounds.

You can use it to take a break from work, clear your mind, and improve your focus.

#7 - RescueTime

This is a time tracking app that helps you stay focused and productive. It tracks the time you spend on different apps and websites and provides you with a report at the end of the day. You can use it to identify time-wasting activities and adjust your work habits accordingly.

Whether you're looking to maintain focus, collaborate with team members, or boost mindfulness, these apps have got you covered.

Try them out and let us know which work best for you!

ICYMI - The Biggest Stories You May Have Missed

Meta Quietly Scraps NFT Project - Late last week, Meta announced it’s “winding down” its work with NFTs on Facebook and Instagram. Last year, this was pitched as a huge part of the Metaverse’s future. Clearly, this didn’t pan out as expected. And it could be a big part of why Meta laid off another 10k workers last week…

Google Adds Generative AI Into Multiple Platforms - Another day, another use case for generative AI. This time, it’s Google that’s including it in a bunch of platforms like Gmail, Docs, Slides, and even Sheets. The company announced a slew of new features, and most look pretty useful.

Red Flags That Scare Clients Away- Is your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio positioned for success? It turns out there are some VERY common mistakes freelancers & consultants have been including in theirs that are massive red flags to potential clients. Don’t make these same mistakes…

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