The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Automated Systems #6

26 Jan 2025

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Automated Systems

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This Week's Galaxy Map

Welcome to another edition of the Galaxy Navigator's Log! This week, I’ll explore some of the most exciting tools and strategies in productivity, AI, and automation. Whether you’re looking to streamline your daily tasks, adopt cutting-edge AI solutions, or boost your professional growth, there’s something for everyone.

Take a look at what I bring to the table:

  • A game-changing free Notion template for planning,

  • The innovative Operator AI from OpenAI

  • Insights into how small experiments can lead to big life changes.

Additionally, we explore advanced automation tools that redefine efficiency and share practical tips to grow your YouTube channel.

Hurry up: your journey to the galaxy of ideas and innovations starts now!

Saving time and better planning with Notion

If you’ve ever struggled to organize your goals, tasks, and reflections, Notion has just the solution. Their newly released free template is designed to help entrepreneurs and professionals effectively structure their time and priorities.

This powerful tool features:

  • Task and Project Management: Plan your projects using customizable tags and easily track progress.

  • Structured Reflection: Dedicated spaces for setting goals, taking notes, and journaling your daily thoughts.

  • Additional Features: Includes habit trackers, financial dashboards, and even travel planning tools for a complete organizational suite.

Imagine having all your planning tools integrated in one place, tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re managing your next big project or simply trying to organize your week, this template has you covered.

📌 Try the template: Notion Project Management.

With its flexibility and ease of use, this template is set to transform how you approach planning and organization. Give it a try and supercharge your productivity today!

OpenAI Operator: is Skynet finally turned on? 🫠 

This week, everyone who has a slight interest in AI was surprised with the new Open AI launch: the Operator. The Sal Altman company's latest innovation is a versatile agent that performs online tasks autonomously, making your life easier and more efficient. Is Skynet already turned on? Kidding! 😀

Imagine an AI that doesn’t just provide information but actively completes tasks for you. That's exactly what the Operator is designed to do.

Key Capabilities:

  • Human-like Interaction: Operator navigates websites with advanced vision and reasoning capabilities, mimicking human behaviour.

  • Workflow Management: Save, rerun, and customize workflows to suit your recurring needs.

  • Collaborations: Currently partnered with top platforms like DoorDash, Uber, and StubHub to ensure seamless integration.

It's relevant to note that Operator is still in its early stages. The feature is available for research previews only in the US and is poised to become a key tool for automating everyday tasks. Whether booking tickets, managing reservations, or completing other complex online operations, this AI agent is a game-changer.

🔎 Learn more and see it in action: OpenAI Operator.

Imagine freeing up hours of your week by delegating mundane online tasks to AI. Operator is not just a tool; it’s a glimpse into the future of intelligent automation.

The power of tiny experiments changes your life one step at a time

We all know that making big decisions requires, above all, courage. But when courage doesn’t come, it’s not uncommon to freeze, right? That’s why, when I came across this micro-task approach, I didn’t think twice about bringing it here.

Enter the world of tiny experiments, where small, actionable steps can help you explore potential career moves, habits, or life changes without committing to significant investments.

But, after all, what are tiny experiments? These low-stakes trials let you test a hypothesis about your life or work. For example, you might shadow a professional for a day to see if their career aligns with your interests or take a short course to gauge your aptitude for a new skill.

Benefits of tiny experiments:

  1. Confidence building: Small wins encourage progress and reduce the fear of failure.

  2. Data-Driven Insights: Each experiment provides valuable feedback, allowing you to make informed decisions.

  3. Scalable impact: Success with small experiments often leads to more significant, meaningful changes over time.

How to Start:

  1. Define a clear hypothesis. What are you trying to learn or achieve?

  2. Choose a low-risk way to test it. Examples include short-term projects, informal conversations, or temporary lifestyle changes.

  3. Reflect on the outcomes and iterate.

📌 Wants a real-life example? Imagine a professional unsure about switching careers might take a sabbatical to explore freelance opportunities, gathering insights before making a complete transition.

Tiny experiments empower you to take control of your decisions in a thoughtful, incremental way. It’s time to embrace the power of small steps!

Maven AGI unveils the future of customer support

If you’re even slightly involved in the world of customer service—whether you’re running your operation as a freelancer, building a SaaS, or leveraging AI and automation to scale your deliveries—you know this: customer service is essential. And, of course, I’m always looking for tools that can make this process even smoother.

Maven AGI is at the forefront of this revolution. By combining AI-driven automation with personalized support, Maven sets new standards for efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What Makes Maven AGI Unique?

  • Extensive Integration: Works seamlessly with over 50 tools, including Salesforce and Zendesk.

  • Impressive Automation Rates: Handles up to 93% of customer interactions autonomously.

  • Significant Time Savings: Companies like Tripadvisor report up to 60% faster response times.

Maven isn’t just about automation; it’s about delivering smarter, more responsive support that meets today’s customer demands. Whether through chat, email, or voice channels, this platform ensures consistent and effective communication.

🔗 Learn more and watch a demo: Maven AGI Demo.

As businesses strive to enhance customer experiences, Maven AGI provides the tools to scale support without compromising quality.

10 Strategies for YouTube Growth

Growing a YouTube channel can seem overwhelming, but these proven strategies can make a significant difference:

  1. Optimize for Watch Time: Create longer videos that keep viewers engaged from start to finish.

  2. Design Eye-Catching Thumbnails: Boost click-through rates with bold and relevant visuals.

  3. Leverage YouTube Shorts: Capture attention quickly with bite-sized, engaging content.

  4. Engage Actively: Respond to comments and build a sense of community.

  5. Create Playlists: Organize related content to increase watch time and retention.

  6. Use long-tail keywords for better SEO.

  7. Share content across multiple platforms for increased reach.

  8. Repurpose successful videos with new angles or formats.

  9. Host contests or giveaways to boost engagement.

  10. Include clear CTAs to encourage subscriptions and interactions.

📌 For a deeper dive, explore this Consultation.

See Automation in action!

While Notion is a productivity suite that dazzles at first glance, few dive deep into all the features and conveniences its development team constantly brings to the platform.

One standout feature is automation, which can be leveraged across pages, databases, and various views.

  • Save Time: Automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows.

  • Simplify Processes: Eliminate unnecessary complexity in your operations.

  • Engage Your Team: Foster collaboration on levels you never thought possible.

But let’s be honest—do you have the time to research, experiment, and implement all the ways Notion templates can transform your business, brand, or workflow?

That’s where my templates come in. 😊

Carefully designed to address real-world challenges, these templates empower you to unlock Notion’s full potential easily. Whether you’re managing projects, tracking goals, or automating repetitive tasks, my templates are here to take your productivity to the next level.

Ready to explore the possibilities? Dive into our premium Notion templates and experience the difference automation can make!

📌 Check them out here: Galaxy Navigator Templates.


Let this inspire you always to remember the "why" behind your actions.

Quick Reading

OpenAI Unveils Tool to Automate Web Tasks—AI Agents Are Doing All the Things | It turns out that OpenAI’s latest creation, Operator, isn’t just automating web tasks—it’s making us question why we ever did them ourselves. From mundane clicks to life-changing decisions, this AI agent is redefining multitasking.
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"OpenAI's 'Operator' Agent Can Buy Groceries, File Expense Reports" | Discover the capabilities of OpenAI's "Operator" agent, designed to handle tasks like grocery shopping and expense reporting, showcasing the future of AI in daily activities.
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Betting on AI Agents: Will They Boost Stocks or Steal Your Job? | Tech’s latest love affair with AI agents has everyone buzzing. Will they make us all richer or just redundant? Here’s a deep dive—minus the existential dread.
Explore the insights

AI Customer Support Software: 10 Best Solutions for 2025. | Need help with customer support? These AI tools won’t just lend a hand; they’ll bring the whole toolkit. Your clients will thank you.
Discover the tools

75 Free Notion Templates That’ll Change Your Life (or at Least Your Workflow) | From tracking habits to planning vacations, this list of Notion templates has something for everyone—except excuses to stay disorganized.
Find your template

10 AI Tools to Transform Your Customer Service Game" | Ready to increase your support? These AI tools are here to make your customer service faster, smarter, and (dare we say) fun.
Learn more

AI Customer Support Software: 9 Tools You’ll Want for 2025 | We’ve rounded up the best AI-powered support tools to help dazzle your customers and keep the chaos at bay. Integration tips included!
Read the guide


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That’s all, folks! Remember to share your favourite automation or thoughts on the topics we discussed. See you in the next edition!

Best of Templates & Blueprints

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Advanced KPIs Tracker Notion template: Dark-mode interface with KPI dashboard, progress bars, and performance chart on laptop screen. Made for Notion."

Best of Templates & Blueprints

The Money OS Notion template displayed on two MacBook laptops against a dark, professional backdrop. Left screen shows sophisticated financial analytics with multiple line graphs tracking income and expenses over time. Right screen demonstrates the dark-mode interface with navigation icons and current month financial tracking. 'Made for Notion' badge in top-left corner emphasizes native integration. Stylish product visualization highlighting The Money OS's comprehensive financial management and analysis capabilities in a modern, premium presentation.
Notion SEO Keywords Generator template shown on laptop display featuring dark mode interface. Screenshot shows keyword research dashboard with metrics like search volume, KW intent, and CPC. Made for Notion badge and Lucas Ostrowski branding visible. Professional SEO tool for content optimization and keyword tracking.
Advanced KPIs Tracker Notion template: Dark-mode interface with KPI dashboard, progress bars, and performance chart on laptop screen. Made for Notion."

Best of Templates & Blueprints

The Money OS Notion template displayed on two MacBook laptops against a dark, professional backdrop. Left screen shows sophisticated financial analytics with multiple line graphs tracking income and expenses over time. Right screen demonstrates the dark-mode interface with navigation icons and current month financial tracking. 'Made for Notion' badge in top-left corner emphasizes native integration. Stylish product visualization highlighting The Money OS's comprehensive financial management and analysis capabilities in a modern, premium presentation.
Notion SEO Keywords Generator template shown on laptop display featuring dark mode interface. Screenshot shows keyword research dashboard with metrics like search volume, KW intent, and CPC. Made for Notion badge and Lucas Ostrowski branding visible. Professional SEO tool for content optimization and keyword tracking.
Advanced KPIs Tracker Notion template: Dark-mode interface with KPI dashboard, progress bars, and performance chart on laptop screen. Made for Notion."

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