The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Automated Systems

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This Week's Galaxy Map: TL;DR

• 🔧 Quick Gmail tip: Step-by-step guide for setting up email forwarding for automation

• 🤖 AI Thought Leadership: A growing opportunity to guide others through AI implementation while maintaining a human touch

• 💪 Workplace Automation Benefits: 7 key advantages for SMBs, including cost reduction, employee satisfaction, and 17% proven efficiency boost

• 🛠️ Automation Quickstart: 7 practical ideas, including meeting scheduling, lead qualification, and sales document creation

• 📚 Resource Spotlight: Short list of James Clear's top 5 articles on productivity fundamentals

• 🆕 Just Launched: Two new Notion KPI tracking templates (50% off with code HITCHHIKER)

Tips

Add a new forwarding email address to your Gmail account

1. Login to your Gmail account.

2. Go to settings -> Click on the Gear icon at the top right of the page and then See all settings.

3. From the top menu, select Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

4. Click on Add a forwarding address button.

5. Paste the email you've you'd like to forward to (e.g. Make.com mailhook) and click Next.

6. Follow Google instructions.

7. Confirm your address - on the email you used you'll get an initial message. Use the link included to confirm the address.

You are all set!

AI Insights

🧠 Opportunity in AI Thought Leadership

The AI revolution isn't just about tech – it's about guiding others through the chaos. Here's why becoming an AI thought leader is your next big move:

• Knowledge is exploding: Be the compass in a sea of information

• Spot hidden gems: Develop skills to identify game-changing AI capabilities

• Empower others: Use AI tools to simplify complex concepts

• Stand out: Combine AI-driven insights with your unique human perspective

• Create impact: Guide businesses and individuals in the AI-driven future

Pro tip: Use AI for content creation and personalization, but keep your authentic voice. Your human touch truly matters in thought leadership.

Ready to lead the AI conversation? Let's chat about how you can position your company as a go-to AI expert in your industry.

Productivity Corner

7 Game-Changing Benefits of Workplace Automation

Attention SMBs! Here's why you need to jump on the automation bandwagon:

1. Edge over competitors: Beat the big guys at their own game

2. Reduced labour costs: Keep your biggest expense in check

3. Easy adoption: No coding skills? No problem!

4. Happier employees: Say goodbye to burnout

5. Remote-friendly: Perfect for the new normal

6. Increased transparency: Make data-driven decisions

7. Boosted productivity: Do more with less

Real-world impact: One German firm saw a 17% efficiency boost by connecting just three apps!

Ready to automate? Check out our curated list of 25 workplace automation ideas to kickstart your journey. Let's work smarter, not harder!

7 Ideas for Workplace Automation:

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Ready to supercharge your business? Here are seven automation ideas to get you started:

1. Automate meeting scheduling: Say goodbye to endless email chains

2. Qualify leads with smart forms: Filter out time-wasters automatically

3. Enrich leads on autopilot: Get accurate data without the grunt work

4. Set up automatic follow-ups: Never miss a sales opportunity again

5. Create sales docs automatically: Free up time for actual selling

6. Schedule social media posts: Keep your feeds fresh without the fuss

7. Get daily analytics reports: Stay on top of your metrics effortlessly

Pro tip: Tools like Make.com can connect your apps and supercharge this automation.

Conclusion

Workplace automation boosts efficiency and growth. Automate repetitive tasks like scheduling, lead management, and reporting to save time and resources.

Start small, think a bit, and watch your business grow.

Resources

James Clear is a well-known productivity creator. “Atomic Habits” was one of the first books I read in the productivity area.

In one of his recent posts, he proposed a list of 5 articles worth reading, especially for beginners. I highly recommend them.

Here is the list:

1. Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds

2. Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead.

3. The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No

4. For a More Creative Brain Follow These 5 Steps

5. Inversion: The Crucial Thinking Skill Nobody Ever Taught You

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