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Dave Collins' thought provoking, mind blowing article about Google and AI:

RIP SEO 1997-2024. It's finally dead, but not yet buried. People have incorrectly predicted the demise of SEO since it began. This time it's different. Here's the proof that search engine optimization is dying in 2024.

Hmmm. I think they may be on to something here. What if you say "could" instead of "should"? As in, "What could I do?" instead of "What should I do?"

Can't Decide What to Do? Research Reveals Using 1 Word--Instead of Another--Will Help You Develop Better Ideas, Solutions, and Problem-Solving Skills When faced with a dilemma--or simply wanting to make a change--research shows "What should I do?" is a terrible thing to ask.

Wow. Just.... wow. But are we surprised?

Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.

Do you contract out bits of work to other people? Which bits?

I spend $400 a month on freelancers for my small business. Here's who I hire and why it's worth the extra cost. Hiring freelancers to conduct research, plan ad campaigns, and do low-lift tasks saves hours every week, says Jen Glantz.

Here's a list of interesting books if you're feeling "stuck".

A Neuroscientist Recommends 5 Books to Help You Get Unstuck at Work Lost your professional mojo? These titles can help.

"Never less, never more" acknowledges the risk of burnout as well as procrastination, and handles both of them. I'd never heard this idea before, but I'm going to try and implement it.

Want to Achieve Long-Term Goals? Why the Most Successful People Live By the Rule of 'Never Less, Never More' While some is always good and more is often better, too much is often a recipe for long-term failure.

Jimmy Fallon Spent Years Chasing A Dream That Wasn't Really His. Finding His 'Why' Changed Everything. How The Tonight Show host built his career and an entertainment empire -- by first identifying his most important mission.

I hadn't thought of this, but of course... The war in Ukraine, and the sanctions against Russia, mean that supply chain issues are going to get worse, probably much worse, before they get better.

The Supply Chain Crisis Is About to Get a Lot Worse A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-money-youtube-creators-influencers-earn-real-examples-2021-6

How much money YouTubers make, according to dozens of creators YouTubers explain how much they earn per month, their RPM rates, and what they made on videos with 100,000 and 1 million views.

This is an excellent article about options for cleaning the air in your workplace - which means home, for some of us. Some good information here, although I wish it were a bit more in-depth.

Want to Clear the Air in the Office? There's New Filtration Tech to Help You The pandemic revealed that many HVAC systems were inadequate. But the industry has responded with innovation to make workplaces healthier.

Add Girls Scout cookies to the latest item hit by supply chain issues.

Girl Scout Cookie production hit by labor and ingredient shortages at major bakery If you love S’mores, you may have a problem finding them right now.

More resume advice... Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank) says maybe include your hobbies.

Kevin O'Leary looks for this resume 'green flag' that has nothing to do with a job candidate's skill set Kevin O'Leary likes when job candidates are well-rounded, such as a person who is great with finances but who also enjoys playing an instrument.