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Artificial Intelligence Tools – Text ChatGPT by OpenAI: ($20/mo, free version available) This is the tool that kicked off the…

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AI Can Help Local and State Government

bytimcool November 28, 2024 No Comments

In this video from the NASCIO conference, discover how a group of Northeastern students revolutionized state innovation with AI, creating tools that impressed leaders and landed them top jobs—all while transforming the workforce pipeline. Watch the video to see how Massachusetts is building an AI Center of Excellence and fostering a culture of learning to tackle tomorrow’s challenges today. It’s a game-changer for innovation and talent!

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7 Steps to Design the Life You Want:

bytimcool November 6, 2024 No Comments

1 – Prioritize Your Health
Take time to think deeply
Lift weights
Morning sun
8 hours sleep
No energy vampires
Express gratitude daily

2. Take Control of Your Future
Make good decision
Unfocused -> Run/Exercise
Uninspired -> Read
Upset      -> Breathe
Burned out ->  Seek nature
Tired -> Go for a walk

Craft a Compelling Vision
What are your 10 year goals?
What are your 3 year goals?
What are your 1 year goals?
What are your 90 day goals?
What are your goals this week?
What is your mission?
What is your purpose?
What is your vacation?
What is your passion?

Take Massive Action

Don’t be paralyzed by analysis paralysis. Focus on decision velocity.
No excuses
Do hard things
Embrace discomfort
When in doubt, execute
Take extreme ownership over life
Surround yourself with A-players

Choose Play & Adventure
“Most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72” —Mark Twain

Choose nature
Choose road trips
Choose to be a kid
Choose wild adventures
Choose spontaneous nights

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5 Interview Tips from a Manager at Amazon

bytimcool October 30, 2024 No Comments

STAR or CAAR

Context >
Approach 1 – Your Playbook
Approach 2 – Depth
Result

  1. Build a Story Book – Create a library of stories. Use CAAR format. Bias towards recent stories, but don’t shy away from older stories if they convey your skill and capabilities.
  2. Mistakes Level You Don’t use trivial examples – Mistakes indicate experience – breaking a build is a minor issue
  3. Audit Stories for Clarity – Ask for feedback. Practice. Don’t confuse the interviewer.
  4. Specificity Matters – Be specific about what you did. Numbers build trust. “Reduced wait times by 4 hours!”
  5. Don’t use we statements – Use I not we