Cal Fussman declined Jeff Bezos's offer to sell his children's book on Amazon, balking at a 50% profit split. Before long, it dawned on him that he had underestimated the power of Amazon's platform. But this blunder became a pivotal wake-up call, driving him to embrace new opportunities and stay ahead in tech. Determined to seize every golden chance, Cal now confidently navigates the fast-paced world of AI. In this episode, he shares actionable tips for leveraging AI to supercharge your creativity and boost business success.

Cal Fussman is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and master storyteller known for his captivating interviews. He also hosts the Big Questions podcast, and his work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN.

In this episode, Hala and Cal will discuss:

- Achieving clarity of ideas with AI

- AI creativity vs. the human touch

- Cal’s creative experiments with AI tools

- How AI can enhance creative processes

- What Cal learned from turning down Jeff Bezos

- The importance of continuous learning

- Adapting to AI’s impact on the job market

- Tips for boosting innovation and efficiency with AI

- Why you shouldn’t fear AI

- And other topics…

Cal Fussman is a New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller known for his captivating interviews. He hosts the Big Questions podcast and is a celebrated keynote speaker. Cal has spent decades connecting with some of the world's most influential figures, from Muhammad Ali to Jeff Bezos. His unique ability to make people feel comfortable and his relentless curiosity have made him a beloved figure in journalism. His work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN.

Connect with Cal:

Cal’s Website: https://www.calfussman.com/

Cal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calfussman/

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Cal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calfussman

Cal’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calfussman/

Cal’s Podcast, Big Questions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-questions-with-cal-fussman/id1315791659?mt=2

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YAP Episode 284 with Stephen Wolfram: https://youngandprofiting.com/stephen-wolfram-ai-chatgpt-and-the-computational-nature-of-reality-e284/

Kevin Surace on Big Questions with Cal Fussman: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kevin-surace-2050-the-end-of-work/id1315791659?i=1000645969896

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