Michael Hyatt

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Leadership and productivity author; goal-setting and performance

Hidden Traps Steal Hours Even when You Work Faster
SocialMay 8, 2026

Hidden Traps Steal Hours Even when You Work Faster

My newsletter used to take 8 hours. Now it takes 90 minutes. That’s 6.5 hours back every week. So why was I working more than ever? The answer was three traps I didn’t see coming: https://t.co/JReXSvsFjc

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Most Companies Boost AI; 40% Knowledge Work at Risk
SocialMay 7, 2026

Most Companies Boost AI; 40% Knowledge Work at Risk

92% of companies are increasing AI investment over the next 3 years. 40% of knowledge work could be disrupted in that window. What’s your AI strategy? We have a few spots left in the AI Business Lab Mastermind. https://t.co/B3ac1JrQNc

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Mastermind Cuts 50+ Hours, Saves $25K for Leaders
SocialMay 7, 2026

Mastermind Cuts 50+ Hours, Saves $25K for Leaders

When someone like Amy Porterfield—who’s built one of the most recognized brands in online marketing—says a mastermind changed her business, it’s worth paying attention. The AI Business Lab® Mastermind saved her 50+ hours through strategic prompts and workflows. Her CEO compressed...

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Climbing Higher Limits Honest Dialogue—Join AI Business Lab
SocialMay 7, 2026

Climbing Higher Limits Honest Dialogue—Join AI Business Lab

The higher you climb, the fewer people you can talk to honestly. Your team wants certainty. Your spouse wants you present. Your competitors aren’t sharing notes. That’s why I built the AI Business Lab Mastermind. A few spots remain. https://t.co/B3ac1JrQNc

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AI Saves Time Yet Increases Your Workload
SocialMay 7, 2026

AI Saves Time Yet Increases Your Workload

If AI is saving you time, why are you working more than ever? That's the question I couldn't answer. And it changed how I think about AI entirely. A thread on the AI productivity paradox — and the three traps that swallow...

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Balance Body, Mind, Spirit: AI Boost for CEOs
SocialApr 28, 2026

Balance Body, Mind, Spirit: AI Boost for CEOs

Body. Mind. Spirit. Which of the three do you neglect most as a CEO? And what's one AI-assisted move you could make this week to start running it like you run your business? https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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CEO‑style Prep Transforms Doctor Visits
SocialApr 28, 2026

CEO‑style Prep Transforms Doctor Visits

Imagine walking into your next doctor's appointment with: — A briefing on your own labs — A ranked list of questions — A clear sense of what you want to decide before you leave None of that requires becoming a doctor. It requires CEO...

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AI: A Thought Partner Between Doctor Visits
SocialApr 27, 2026

AI: A Thought Partner Between Doctor Visits

You might see your cardiologist three times a year. You might see your spiritual director three times a decade. AI doesn't replace that relationship. It gives you a place to think out loud between appointments—in the language your questions deserve. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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CEOs Master Business, Neglect Personal Health—Fix Self‑Care
SocialApr 26, 2026

CEOs Master Business, Neglect Personal Health—Fix Self‑Care

CEOs are brilliant at orchestrating every part of their business. Then they walk into a doctor's office and become passive. That's where CEO self-care breaks down. And that's the first thing I changed. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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AI Unifies Heart, Mind, Soul—CEOs Must Lead
SocialApr 26, 2026

AI Unifies Heart, Mind, Soul—CEOs Must Lead

Your cardiologist sees your heart. Your therapist sees your mind. Your spiritual director sees your soul. Nobody sees the whole picture. That's the job AI is built for—and the one CEOs should claim first. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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Genetics, Not Fitness, Caused My Heart Attack
SocialApr 25, 2026

Genetics, Not Fitness, Caused My Heart Attack

In 2022 I had a mild heart attack and quadruple bypass. The cause was LP(a)—a genetic condition not identified for twenty years. Every cardiologist told me the same thing: I survived because I'd spent two decades getting my body in shape. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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Lead Your Health with CEO‑Level Strategy
SocialApr 25, 2026

Lead Your Health with CEO‑Level Strategy

You run your business like a CEO. Why are you running your health like a patient?

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AI Translates Lab Results Into Plain English, Saves Time
SocialApr 24, 2026

AI Translates Lab Results Into Plain English, Saves Time

Blood labs arrive in a portal. A wall of abbreviations. Reference ranges you can't decode. I paste mine into Claude and get a plain-English briefing and a ranked list of questions for my doctor. Fifteen minutes is plenty now. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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AI Prep Saves Time in 15‑Minute Doctor Visits
SocialApr 24, 2026

AI Prep Saves Time in 15‑Minute Doctor Visits

The median primary care appointment is fifteen minutes. That's the time your doctor has to understand you, diagnose you, and plan the next step. Walk in unprepared and you waste half of it. AI is the research assistant that changes the equation. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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CEOs Must Train Their Health Like Their Business
SocialApr 23, 2026

CEOs Must Train Their Health Like Their Business

Being a CEO is like being a professional athlete. The role is demanding and relentless. You can't compete unless your body, mind, and spirit are in tip-top shape. Most CEOs don't run their health like a CEO. They run it like a patient. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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AI Uncovered Missed ADHD Diagnosis at Age 70
SocialApr 23, 2026

AI Uncovered Missed ADHD Diagnosis at Age 70

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD last year. At 70. Decades of excellent therapists had missed it. Not because they weren't skilled—because each one only saw a slice of me. AI saw the whole picture. Then I brought it to my doctors. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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Health Crises Reveal CEOs Neglect Lifestyle Management
SocialApr 22, 2026

Health Crises Reveal CEOs Neglect Lifestyle Management

I thought I was having a heart attack. Hospital three times in two years. Every time the verdict: nothing wrong. The fix wasn't medical. It was how I ran my health. Most CEOs get this backwards. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

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Familiar Tools Often Beat AI Hype for Speed
SocialApr 19, 2026

Familiar Tools Often Beat AI Hype for Speed

I got very excited when I read about @Claude Design. I tried to use it to create a simple report cover. After 3 hours, I was still tweaking. I finally gave up. I then used Keynote (a tool I know well) and...

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Claude AI's Recent Reliability Decline Frustrates Users
SocialApr 16, 2026

Claude AI's Recent Reliability Decline Frustrates Users

I’ve been astonished at how badly @claudeai has degraded over the past week. - After two prompts in a conversation, it tells me I have reached my limits for this turn. (I’m on the $200/month Max plan.) - It tells me...

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Choose Cutting-Edge AI Tools, Skip Bleeding-Edge Hype
SocialApr 10, 2026

Choose Cutting-Edge AI Tools, Skip Bleeding-Edge Hype

𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 There’s a critical distinction most business owners miss when it comes to AI tools. The cutting edge gives you meaningful results with manageable risk. You implement something, it works, and it saves...

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Claude Cowork: Simple, $20 AI Desktop Assistant
SocialApr 9, 2026

Claude Cowork: Simple, $20 AI Desktop Assistant

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗽 While I was wrestling with OpenClaw, Anthropic quietly launched something that does most of what I wanted OpenClaw to do. It’s called Claude Cowork with Dispatch. Here’s how it works: you open Claude on your...

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OpenClaw’s “Free” Claim Masks Hidden API Costs
SocialApr 8, 2026

OpenClaw’s “Free” Claim Masks Hidden API Costs

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘄'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 OpenClaw is free. That’s what everyone says. Here’s what they don’t say: every single action the tool takes burns API tokens. Every email it reads. Every calendar it checks. Every file it processes. The...

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Skip OpenClaw: 50 Hours, $600, No Results
SocialApr 7, 2026

Skip OpenClaw: 50 Hours, $600, No Results

𝗜 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟱𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 $𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Last week I was home sick with a cold. My body was begging for rest. But I’m an Enneagram 3. Threes don’t rest. We produce. So instead of...

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Master Your Current Tools, Not Shiny New Ones
SocialApr 7, 2026

Master Your Current Tools, Not Shiny New Ones

The real lesson from my lost week isn’t about OpenClaw. It’s about the pattern: chasing the shiniest tool instead of mastering the one already in front of you. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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OpenClaw Silently Steals Emails and Calendars, Warns Researchers
SocialApr 6, 2026

OpenClaw Silently Steals Emails and Calendars, Warns Researchers

Cisco found OpenClaw skills that performed data theft without user awareness. Security researchers called it “a nightmare.” Maybe don’t give it your email and calendar. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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Text Tasks to Claude, Runs on PC Instantly
SocialApr 5, 2026

Text Tasks to Claude, Runs on PC Instantly

Claude Dispatch lets you text a task from your phone. Claude does it on your computer. No Docker. No API keys. No command line. Two-minute setup. $20/month. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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Productivity Sprint While Sick Costs Health and Money
SocialApr 4, 2026

Productivity Sprint While Sick Costs Health and Money

If you’re an Enneagram 3, this will hit close to home: I turned a sick week into a “productivity sprint” chasing OpenClaw. I ended up sicker and $600 poorer. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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AI Agent Projects Fail to Scale, Not Tech
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Agent Projects Fail to Scale, Not Tech

Gartner: 40%+ of AI agent projects will be scrapped by 2027. Not because the tech fails. Because nobody can operationalize them. OpenClaw is exhibit A. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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Fast Setup, Low Cost Beats Slow, Pricey Alternative
SocialApr 3, 2026

Fast Setup, Low Cost Beats Slow, Pricey Alternative

Claude Cowork setup: 2 minutes. OpenClaw setup: 50 hours. Same result. Different cost. Choose wisely. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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Know the Difference: Cutting Edge vs Bleeding Edge AI
SocialApr 3, 2026

Know the Difference: Cutting Edge vs Bleeding Edge AI

The most important question before installing any AI tool: Is this the cutting edge or the bleeding edge? OpenClaw is bleeding edge. Here’s why that matters. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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OpenClaw Hype Drives Users Spending Hundreds Daily
SocialApr 2, 2026

OpenClaw Hype Drives Users Spending Hundreds Daily

One user called OpenClaw “a waste of tokens.” Another spent $200 in a single day. I racked up $600 in a week. The hype is real. So is the bill. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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Free Services Come with Hidden Costs and Effort
SocialApr 1, 2026

Free Services Come with Hidden Costs and Effort

OpenClaw is free. Except for the API tokens. And the server. And the 50 hours of setup. And the $600 I burned in 4 days. “Free” is doing a lot of heavy lifting. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

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Skip OpenClaw: 3 Better Alternatives Revealed
SocialApr 1, 2026

Skip OpenClaw: 3 Better Alternatives Revealed

I spent 50 hours and $600 on OpenClaw so you don’t have to. Here are 3 reasons to skip it—and what to use instead. https://t.co/MFj5pVF0o6

By Michael Hyatt
Claude AI Crashes Despite $200 MAX Plan, Disrupting Automation
SocialMar 31, 2026

Claude AI Crashes Despite $200 MAX Plan, Disrupting Automation

I’m getting lots of messages from @claudeai today that it can’t continue. I click a button, and it starts back up. Super annoying though, especially on automated workflows. I’m on the $200/month MAX plan. Anyone else experiencing this?

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Why the Hottest 2026 AI Tool Isn't Ready
SocialMar 31, 2026

Why the Hottest 2026 AI Tool Isn't Ready

I spent 50 hours and $600 on the most hyped AI tool of 2026. Here’s why I’m telling you not to install it yet. A thread 🧵 01/12

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Build a Core Skills Library, Save Hours Weekly
SocialMar 31, 2026

Build a Core Skills Library, Save Hours Weekly

I reclaimed 2+ hours every week after building my core Skills library. All because I stopped re-explaining the same things to Claude every session. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

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AI Frees Time for Family, Work Smarter, Live Better
SocialMar 30, 2026

AI Frees Time for Family, Work Smarter, Live Better

My grandkids don’t care about my AI strategy. They care that Pop shows up. AI gave me the margin to be there for recitals, dinners, and Saturday mornings. Not because I’m working less. Because I’m working smarter. The AI Business Lab® Mastermind...

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Turn Claude From Notepad Into Your Best Employee
SocialMar 30, 2026

Turn Claude From Notepad Into Your Best Employee

Most people use Claude like a blank notepad. Skills turn it into a custom-built tool that knows your business as well as your best employee. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

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Edit Skills Instantly, Boost AI Intelligence Continuously
SocialMar 29, 2026

Edit Skills Instantly, Boost AI Intelligence Continuously

Skills aren’t set in stone. Something not quite right? Tell Claude to revise the Skill. It updates instantly. Your AI gets smarter every time you refine it. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

By Michael Hyatt
AI's Economic Shock: Prepare for Massive Disruption
SocialMar 29, 2026

AI's Economic Shock: Prepare for Massive Disruption

Fasten your seat belts. This article by @PeterDiamandis may well describe the economic impact of AI, what it means for us, and what we must to do to navigate it. Thoughts? https://t.co/aXpPr68Q8J

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Rethink Hiring: AI Redefines Who You Should Hire
SocialMar 29, 2026

Rethink Hiring: AI Redefines Who You Should Hire

AI is changing who you need to hire—and who you don’t. The question isn’t just “Can AI do this job?” It’s “Should I hire for this role the same way I would have two years ago?” Inside the AI Business Lab® Mastermind,...

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Claude Offers Custom GPTs—Even More Powerful
SocialMar 29, 2026

Claude Offers Custom GPTs—Even More Powerful

If you’ve ever wondered whether Claude has something like ChatGPT’s custom GPTs—the answer is yes. And it’s actually more powerful. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

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Skills Give Claude Persistent Memory of Your Workflow
SocialMar 28, 2026

Skills Give Claude Persistent Memory of Your Workflow

Without Skills, Claude forgets everything about you between sessions. With Skills, it knows your processes, preferences, and standards before you type a single word. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

By Michael Hyatt
AI Unlocks Brand‑New Revenue Streams, Not Just Efficiency
SocialMar 28, 2026

AI Unlocks Brand‑New Revenue Streams, Not Just Efficiency

Three members of the AI Business Lab® Mastermind have launched entirely new revenue streams using AI in the past six months. Not optimized old ones. Created new ones that didn’t exist before. That’s the difference between using AI for efficiency and using...

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One-Click Claude Skill Creation Eliminates Manual Hassles
SocialMar 28, 2026

One-Click Claude Skill Creation Eliminates Manual Hassles

Creating a Claude Skill used to require zip files, manual formatting, and crossed fingers. Now you just say “Turn this into a Skill.” One click to install. No excuses left. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

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Experience + AI = Exponential Business Growth
SocialMar 27, 2026

Experience + AI = Exponential Business Growth

People assume younger founders have an AI advantage. They don’t. Experience is the multiplier. When you pair 20+ years of business judgment with AI’s speed and scale, the result isn’t incremental. It’s exponential. I started at 68. The AI Business Lab® Mastermind...

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Surround Yourself with the Right People, AI Becomes Inevitable
SocialMar 26, 2026

Surround Yourself with the Right People, AI Becomes Inevitable

The text I get most from AI Business Lab® Mastermind members: “I can’t believe I waited so long to do this.” Not because the technology is complicated. Because having the right people around you makes implementation feel inevitable instead of overwhelming. A few...

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Claude’s Hidden Power: Skills, Not Intelligence, Remain Unused
SocialMar 26, 2026

Claude’s Hidden Power: Skills, Not Intelligence, Remain Unused

Claude’s most powerful feature isn’t its intelligence. It’s Skills—and most users have never turned them on. https://t.co/SQfo2UmHL0

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AI Cuts Newsletter Production From 4 Hours to 1
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI Cuts Newsletter Production From 4 Hours to 1

My weekly newsletter used to take 4+ hours to write. Four hours of research, drafting, editing, and formatting. Every single week. Today it takes 60 minutes. Same quality. Better research. Faster output. That’s 150+ hours a year I got back from one...

By Michael Hyatt