Sat.Feb 08, 2025

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Secession from Illinois? It’s a Long Shot, but 6 Six Counties Voted Yes

MishTalk

Long shot is a huge understatement, but the sentiment alone says what you need to know.

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Wake Me When It’s Over

Alan Weiss

Have you encountered people in important jobs (immigration, security, motor vehicles, medical personnel in hospitals) who are stunningly rude? Apart from the occasional “bad day” or a family problem, it’s usually because they are bored. (This is the same phenomenon as bright kids who do poorly in school.) Boredom is actually quite stressful, especially when “trapped” in a full time job (or school).

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Consumer Credit Jumps the Most Since Free Money Covid Stimulus Checks

MishTalk

Consumers pulled out their credit cards in December fueling a surge in consumer Credit.

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Rainy day surfer

Seth Godin Blog

Of course you’re going to get wet, that’s part of the sport. And yet, only the hard core surfers show up in the rain. If your project is about making things better, organizing the disorganized, connecting the disconnected and building community, you shouldn’t wait until the conditions are ideal. Broken systems need your help precisely because they’re broken.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Ford CEO Warns Automakers Could Lose Billions if Tariffs Take Effect

MishTalk

After backing down on Mexico and Canada, a major tariff escalation presumably starts Monday.

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