We're in the middle of planning our content for the rest of the year.

Instead of guessing what you want to read and watch, I'd rather just ask you directly.

We’ve put together a quick two-question survey about what you'd like to see more of and what you'd like to see less of—whether that's in this newsletter, on our blog, YouTube, or anywhere else we create content.

Your input will genuinely shape what we create and share with you over the coming months.

My AI Writing System: The FULL Walkthrough

In part 1, I introduce you to my AI writing system and showed you what's possible.

In part 2, you’ll get the full walkthrough and a template for creating your own system.

This isn't about mass-producing generic content!

I want to help you build an AI writing system that genuinely captures how you think, approach problems, and communicate ideas.

What I cover:

• How to select writing samples for your AI writing system
• Step-by-step AI for writing style guide creation
• Building an AI writing implementation guide that captures your thinking
• Using Claude's Projects for a reusable AI writing system
• The feedback loop to improve your AI writing assistant
• Real AI writing example: How I used AI for writing about "Dilla Time" and creativity

Our Team's Essential AI Tool Stack

​Claude has become irreplaceable in our daily workflow over the past few months (we have a team account).

But last week, I asked the team to share their other favorite AI tools, and here's what they're actually using:

• ​NotebookLM turns research documents into podcast-style conversations—perfect for absorbing complex material while walking.
• ​Wispr Flow lets us speak emails and documents at 3x typing speed, seamlessly working across every app.
• ​Gamma creates polished presentations for our Second Brain Membership and Second Brain Enterprise live sessions from simple outlines.
• ​Grammarly remains our writing safety net, catching errors and improving clarity across all platforms with its AI-powered suggestions.
• ​Fathom records and summarizes every meeting, generating perfect notes and action items so we can stay present in conversations.

Now, I’d love to hear from you…

What AI tool has genuinely changed how you work?

Reply and tell us about a tool that's made a real difference in your productivity.

Book Recommendation: The Wealth Ladder by Nick Maggiulli

I've been following Nick Maggiulli's work since before his first book Just Keep Buying, and his latest release delivers something I rarely see in personal finance: a truly adaptive framework.

His six-stage wealth ladder recognizes that the moves that work when you're starting out can actually hold you back later—a nuance most finance books miss.

The book blends hard data with genuine empathy for where people actually are in their financial journey. His "0.01% rule" alone has shifted how I think about spending decisions, and the psychological insights throughout feel refreshingly honest rather than preachy.

It's practical without being simplistic. Exactly what we need in today's complex financial landscape.

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