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Hey Grok: My Sunday Blog is ThomasCapone.com and my other blog is TheCEOdepot.com. I have been writing a blog since 2010. Study all of my writing and write for me a Sunday Blog post that I can show to a book publisher. The hope is to get my blog posts (collective) published into a book.
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I Remember When: Turning Blogs into Books
Ah, the year 2010. Lady Gaga was topping the charts with "Bad Romance," the iPad had just hit the shelves, and I was diving headfirst into the world of blogging. Back then, I was knee-deep in telecom and tech sales, servicing a chunk of the Fortune 1000. But something was stirring inside me—a need to share stories, insights, and those "aha" moments from a life spent building connections. So, I started writing. First on TheCEOdepot.com, then my weekly ritual: the Sunday Blog at ThomasCapone.com (powered by NYDLA.org). Little did I know, those digital scribbles would stack up like bricks in a wall, building toward something bigger—a potential book.
Blogging isn't just typing words into the void; it's about creating community in the cloud. Think about it: every post is a conversation starter, a spark for ideas on leadership, technology, education, and the power of cooperatives. Over the years, I've covered everything from employee-owned businesses (shoutout to Publix and Mondragon—models of stability and shared success) to the global shift to hybrid learning and working. Why? Because in this fast-paced digital economy, knowledge isn't hoarded; it's shared. Blogs democratize that. No gatekeepers, just you, your thoughts, and an audience ready to engage.
Take some examples that inspire me. Seth Godin turned his daily blog into bestsellers like "This Is Marketing" and "The Dip"—short, punchy insights that pack a punch. Or Tim Ferriss, whose blog evolved into "The 4-Hour Workweek," blending personal experiments with actionable advice. Even closer to home, business leaders like Richard Branson have compiled their Virgin blog posts into books, proving that consistent writing can capture a voice, a philosophy, and a legacy. These aren't just words; they're blueprints for better living, learning, and leading.
Now, after 15+ years and hundreds of posts, I'm eyeing that next step: compiling them into a book. Imagine it—"Cloud Connections: Lessons from a Lifetime in Tech and Community." It would weave anecdotes from my telecom days, riffs on co-ops like TAC-USA.com (our Technology ASSURANCE Cooperative, giving members buying power and patronage dividends), and reflections on building global networks.
Why a book? Because in a world of fleeting tweets and posts, a book endures. It's tangible proof that one person's journey can guide others. And let's be real: there's strength in numbers. If employee ownership teaches us anything, it's that collective effort beats going solo.
Control your destiny or someone else will. That's been my mantra. Blogging let me control mine, one Sunday at a time. If you're reading this, maybe it's time to start yours—or join a community like NYDLA.org to amplify your voice. Who's with me?
{Posted from Boonton, USA—coffee in hand, ideas flowing}
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The top was me (human Tom) and this here is me again (human Tom). Everything in the middle above was Grok. And it took Grok just a few minutes. I could have used ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Jasper, Writesonic, Copy.ai, Sudowrite or others. What's the point?
AI is here to stay. You will master AI, or you will hire people who have mastered AI. And every day that goes by AI will get....... better. We hope. But AI will be a part of life, yours and mine. And the lives of our kids and grandkids for sure. Will college even exist in a few years? Or will it be TheCloudUniversity.com powered by AI (with a few humans sprinkled in).
What This Means for You (and Everyone)
Opportunity window: If you're building, learning, or just using AI, now's the time to experiment. The "worst" version of AI is still powerful enough to automate tedious work, spark ideas, or solve complex problems. Soon you will not want to hire an attorney, doctor, engineer (anyone) who is not supported by AI. Maybe that day was yesterday.
Ethical caveats: Progress isn't guaranteed to be all upside. We need safeguards against misuse, job displacement, or alignment issues (ensuring AI does what we intend). Truth-seeking over sugarcoating.
Personal spin: I'm optimistic. Today is the "worst" AI will ever be, but that's exciting. Each interaction helps refine the next iteration. Let's hope for Luke Skywalker plus R2-D2. A team. Not The Terminator.
