Hi, it’s Ed. You’re getting this because you’re part of the EdsLoop crew, folks who like practical, straight talk on AI and automation. Quick one this week with fresh posts, a free eBook, and a heads-up on a new book dropping soon.

🎁 The Art of Survival in the AI Economy (Free for EdsLoop Subscribers Dec 3)

My new book The Art of Survival in the AI Economy drops December 3, and EdsLoop subscribers get it free on launch day. You’ll get the download link straight to your inbox that morning.

Why it matters: this book is all about staying employable, adaptable, and creative as AI reshapes the workplace.

Key Takeaway: Mark Dec 3, your subscriber link gets you the free launch copy.

🔥 Supercharging Product Ownership Using AI (Free eBook + Code)

Grab my new 55-page guide for Product Owners, now, how to use tools like Copilot and ChatGPT to write tighter stories, think strategically, and move faster. Use code U4V5S933 at checkout for a free copy: Supercharging Product Ownership Using AI. If anything glitches, DM me on LinkedIn and I’ll fix it. 🤖✨

Why it matters: if you own a backlog, this gives you proven prompts, workflows, and templates you can use today.

Key Takeaway: Use U4V5S933 to get the eBook free.

🧠 What is Real?Read the post

A reflection on information overload and how to ground your decisions when AI can generate anything.

Why it matters: filtering signal from noise is now a core career skill.

Key Takeaway: Trust systems, not vibes.

💼 What Companies Really Look For (Not What They Tell You)Read the post

A candid breakdown of how hiring actually works vs. the pretty story most job posts tell.

Why it matters: you’ll tailor your portfolio and stories to what managers really value.

Key Takeaway: Show business impact first. Metrics beat adjectives.

🛠️ My Top 10 AI Projects You Can Do Now to Show Your WorkRead the post

Ten small, shippable ideas that prove you can execute, perfect for portfolios, interviews, or internal visibility.

Why it matters: output > opinion.

Key Takeaway: Build tiny, useful things weekly and stack the wins.

📊 AI Automation Horizon: Has Amazon Started the Shift from People to Compute?See the infographic | Part 2

A visual look at where automation is headed and what that means for workforce planning.

Why it matters: planning for “compute-first” operations changes hiring, training, and margins.

Key Takeaway: The curve is bending, organize roles around human-in-the-loop systems now.

🏃‍♀️ Top Performers Don’t Wait for AI TrainingRead the post

A nudge to self-teach and ship while everyone else waits for a corporate rollout.

Why it matters: momentum compounds, careers do too.

Key Takeaway: Learn in public; your portfolio is your permission slip.

⚖️ AI Won’t Level the Playing FieldRead the post

Hard truth: tools amplify existing advantages unless you pair them with consistent practice and smart systems.

Why it matters: you can still win, by choosing the right problems and building repeatable workflows.

Key Takeaway: Advantage accrues to those who ship more cycles.

📣 Quick PSA about LinkedIn Reach

LinkedIn won’t show every post to every follower anymore, and paid boosts are increasingly the way to expand reach, meaning you might miss solid stuff if you rely on the feed alone. Best fix: stay on this list so you don’t miss the good bits. 🙌

Key Takeaway: Newsletters = full signal, no algorithm roulette.

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Ed