[3-2-1] Closer over More, Building Passive Income, and Phishing Attacks with AI

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Rigging The Game
March 01, 2024

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As promised here is your weekly 3 - 2 - 1 update bringing you the most relevant and actionable insights for the week.

1 “Time Well Spent” Video

When is having more not enough? When it isn’t bringing you closer to anything that matters. If “more” isn’t getting you what you want, it’s time to take a new approach. The first step? Deciding exactly what it is that you want. Learn more about Certainty Commandment #1, Closer over More, on this week’s time well spent video with Dan Nicholson.

2 “Deep Dive” Articles

Inefficiency. Feeling stuck. Slow or delayed progress. Momentum grinds to a halt, seemingly after a single email chain goes dark. All of these challenges are universal feelings in life, and in business, too. Enter the friction audit. It’s a strategic tool gaining momentum in the corporate world for its ability to identify and eliminate sources of stagnation. Here’s how friction audits can serve as a compass for business leaders looking to break free from the shackles of organizational inefficiency.

If the idea of having long-term financial security and independence appeals to you, building passive income streams is an essential strategy to add to your financial arsenal. Passive income, by definition, requires minimal ongoing effort to maintain, offering an ideal complement to your day job. By leveraging your resources wisely, you can create a safety net that grows over time, cushioning you against economic uncertainties and enabling you to build wealth for the future. 

3 “Stay Ahead” Articles

Phishing scams, which aim to trick victims into revealing personal information or clicking malicious links, have long been a thorn in the side of individuals and businesses alike. However, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence has transformed these scams from mere nuisances into sophisticated threats capable of causing significant financial damage and emotional distress. Recent developments have shown that cybercriminals are leveraging AI to create more convincing and difficult-to-detect phishing attacks, posing significant challenges to cybersecurity efforts worldwide.

Psychologists have long defined willpower as the ability to navigate away from short-term temptations and override unwelcome impulses. Either you eat the cookie, or you don’t. You cave and pour yourself a drink after work, or you head to the gym. Previously, it was believed people were either good or bad at resisting these temptations; they were either disciplined or not. However, recent insights challenge the notion that willpower is fixed and finite. By understanding the role of mindset in shaping our reserves of self-control, individuals can unlock strategies to bolster their willpower, leading to enhanced productivity and happiness.

The U.S. labor market is undergoing a seismic shift, marked by a worker shortage and intense competition for talent. With over 4 million monthly job additions since July 2021, and 10.1 million open positions, companies are embracing innovative benefits to attract and retain top-notch professionals. The following outlines seven cutting-edge employee perks that extend beyond traditional offerings, shaping the future of workplace satisfaction and competitiveness.

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