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Imagine being able to love what you do and do what you love – without the constant feeling of being bogged down by endless busy work. It may sound too good to be true, but eliminating unnecessary tasks can dramatically improve your productivity, reduce stress, and free up time for the high-impact work that truly matters.

The key is to take a close look at how you’re currently spending your time and ruthlessly cut out the busy work. I know this can be challenging – we all have those tasks that feel important, even when they’re really just keeping us busy rather than moving the needle. But I’m here to show you a simple 3-step process to identify and eliminate your busy work for good.

First, take an audit of your typical week. Make a list of every single task you find yourself doing, from responding to emails to organizing your calendar. Don’t hold back – be honest about even the little things that eat up your time.

Next, review that list and ask yourself: which of these tasks are truly essential, and which ones are just busy work that I can eliminate? Things like constant social media check-ins, organizing your desk drawers, or making unnecessary phone calls can often be cut without any negative impact.

Finally, for the tasks you can’t eliminate entirely, look for ways to automate or delegate them instead. This might mean setting up email filters, using productivity apps, or enlisting the help of an assistant. The goal is to clear as much off your plate as possible so you can focus on your highest-leverage activities.

It won’t be easy at first, but I promise the payoff is worth it. Eliminating busy work is the key to loving what you do and doing what you love. Let’s get started.

For more information on eliminating consider watching our recent TV/Radio/Podcast interview on the LinktoEXPERT Business Showcase: https://youtu.be/OSOTdHbTEP8?list=PLC7dIj4F2_mxIq5WvX_7-7A6nqZvcGE3Y

Would love to hear what you have eliminated from your list. Please reply to my blog and let’s share ideas.

Here’s a snapshot of how AI supports your daily activities:

1. Creative Planning and Ideation: From developing new concepts for your workshops to refining training modules in CNC, 3D printing, and traditional crafts, AI helps streamline brainstorming sessions and assists in generating fresh ideas.
2. Operational Management: AI supports your work at the Discovery Workshop, helping manage logistics, scheduling, and operational planning for the touring campus and pilot projects.
3. Enhanced Learning and Training: With your dedication to wellness education and trade opportunities, AI aids in creating and improving educational content, integrating user-friendly tools that make learning more engaging.
4. Professional Growth and Preparation: AI is part of your preparation for significant professional opportunities, such as Robert’s interview for a senior lighting designer position, by refining presentations, crafting resumes, and rehearsing interview responses.

Tips for Newcomers Using AI:

• Start Simple: Begin by incorporating AI into daily tasks like scheduling, note-taking, or drafting emails. This builds comfort with the technology.
• Leverage AI for Creativity: Use AI tools for brainstorming, concept development, and problem-solving. It’s a powerful companion for unlocking creativity and innovation.
• Stay Curious: Experiment with different applications, whether for educational purposes, enhancing skills, or professional projects. You’ll discover new, effective ways to leverage AI in your daily life.
• Maintain a Personal Touch: While AI can handle many tasks, remember to blend its outputs with your personal insights and creativity to maintain authenticity.

Hi Everyone,

Which of the covers do you like best?? They’re both incomplete, I’m just testing some styles. Which one ‘talks’ to you? Please let me know in the comment section (click on the image or title to go there).

Thank you. ;o)…

Over the past year, I’ve had alot fun playing around with different AI tools to create images for advertising my Radio Show. And some also just for fun. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, AI offers endless creative possibilities, and it’s easier than you might think to get started. Most of you here already know about and have explored the Free Ai tools Section that Tony has provided. If not, then I must tell you that its worth poking around at least. All are very useful in some way, depending on what it is you want to use Ai for. Huge Thank You Tony, for opening up this opportunity for  all of us!

In my last 2 posts, I shared images that I drew and then regenerated with an Ai program on my phone. Today I want to share a some images, not drawn by me, but generated completely with Ai using a program on my PC. Sometimes these images are exactly how I want them to be. Other times I take them and put them into my Photo Editor. This adds the artistic flare I’m looking for and makes them feel more like my own creation. If you think about it, Ai generated images actually are your own creation. Because, it’s essentially generating all the ideas & concepts from your own imagination.

The First 2 images I generated and left unedited. They have my Slogan ” Music is Life, Live out Loud” on them. The Second & third image is a basic Ai generation My Sound Guy created and then sent to me to Edit. His idea & concept where spot on!  You’ll see the Before and after. The 4th image is one that I generated, then edited, adding different  effects, words & my DJ Signature.
I have so many images/Ads that I’ve created over the last year, that I personally think are cool. But, I can’t put them all in this post…lol

Here are a few more of my drawings. I drew these on my phone and then put them through Ai.  I like the artistic touch that it ads. It doesn’t detract from what I have drawn, but adds a level of artistic flare. I like to make several variations of the same drawing, because each one gives a different artistic view. Be it  small or dramatically different, each one its own nuance. 

There are many things to learn in order to make life easier etc. One of them is AI. It has a learning curve, but it is undoubtedly a tool that can help one in many ways.
I have now just finished a project where I translated almost all of my poems from German into English. To translate a poem can be tricky to say the least when you deal with rhymes and specially when it is written in a certain dialect.

AI, well Chat GPT, understands my Berlin tongue. Can you imagine that?

Just before the Berlin Wall came down I’d written with the Berlin tongue, a poem about it. I thought it would be “untranslatable”. Boy was I wrong. ChatGPT did it with the first try and I had tears of joy. This made my day and I thought I will give you all a taste of it. Here comes –

“Mother Berlin”  – Created in August 1989, just months before the Berlin Wall fell

Berlin, I was born in your embrace,
And in you, I lost my place.
You won’t ever get me out of here—
You’re my start and my frontier.
You heard my first cry, loud and strong,
Watched my steps, one, two, along,
As I strolled through your streets.

Half I love you, half I curse your name,
You’re brilliantly broken, yet bold just the same.
Here we run into walls, again and again,
Instead of just seeing they’re not even there.

Berlin, drank milk straight from the can,
And for a penny, bought a candy hand,
Or a licorice stick so black,
We stormed the streets, loud, in packs.
We had our fun, day in, day out,
Messing ‘round, with noise and shouts,
Till church bells rang at six, no doubt.

Half I love you, half I curse your name,
You’re brilliantly broken, yet bold just the same.
Here we run into walls, again and again,
Instead of just walking around them with flair.

Berlin, I learned to see your lows,
When long fingers reached for me below.
But also felt your soaring highs,
When all I craved was warmth nearby.
Step by step, I grew up slow,
And you, you grew right there in tow.
Your “stone valley”—now home for many folks.

Half I love you, half I curse your name,
You’re brilliantly broken, yet bold just the same.
Here we run into walls, again and again,
Instead of just glancing and walking on by.

Berlin, I call you home, no doubt,
Though half of you, I’m still figuring out.
I’ve seen half of your many sights,
And understand half of your highs and plights.
You’re a city where the streets burn hot,
Half with money, half with not.
Well, I live in you, and that’s the plot.

Half I love you, half I curse your name,
You’re brilliantly broken, yet bold just the same.
Here we run into walls, again and again,
Instead of just going right over the top.

Berlin, you’re a city whole and split,
I love you, but man, I’ve had enough of it,
Tired of trying to “get” your walls,
Wishing I could just cross whenever I call.
Berlin, you’re left and right combined,
Two sides of a city intertwined—
Show me this madness for what it is.

Because—

Half I love you, half I curse your name,
You’re brilliantly broken, yet bold just the same.
Let’s curse this wall and tear it down,
So we can all walk free, around town.