There are movies that make you think, there are movies that make you cry, and there are movies that allow you to just shut off your brain for two hours.
But is there one particular movie you consider inspirational?
“Entertainment Weekly” claims the most inspirational movie of all time is “A League of Their Own.”
It’s famous for the line “There’s no crying in baseball.” Clearly Tom Hanks had not seen this year’s version of the Colorado Rockies.
“Rocky” seems to drip with inspiration, but it was #4.
Wanna see if your choice is on the list? It’s right here.
Let's get on with the countdown.
Along with today's Mindbender you get these bonus stories:
Goodbye, work-life balance
Decisions based on your pet
Why people are using A.I.
But first, today's Mindbender:
One in every 32 people is carrying around one of these right now.
I'll have a clue coming up.
Goodbye, work-life balance
Is the tide turning?
For the last few years, companies have been catering to the idea of work-life balance.
According to “The Wall Street Journal,” suddenly the pendulum has swung, and postings for jobs now state they’re looking for someone who can “keep up with an unrelenting pace.”
Others say they’re looking for people who are eager to be in the office as much as possible. They even stress “long hours, a competitive business environment, and the importance of hustle.”
One healthcare company didn’t even hide it. Their ad says: “If you’re looking for work-life balance, this isn’t it.”
Roll up your sleeves, my friend. It’s time to work—until a robot takes your job, at least.
Decisions based on your pet
Who’s in charge in your house?
Chances are it’s your pet.
A report says the average dog owner makes 27 decisions per month based solely on the needs of their pet.
That includes canceling social plans or cutting other plans short, but it also can include decisions about WHERE you work.
Now we know who wears the four-legged pants in the family.
On a related note: There’s a site called Purrli.com that plays the sound of a cat purring in order to help people relax.
Here's a clue for the Mindbender:
It’s all about the Benjamin.
Why people are using A.I.
I just finished a road trip where A.I. helped to lay out the routes, the places to spend the night, and even found interesting things to do in those areas.
These days, the robots can do countless tasks for us. So what are people mostly using A.I. to do?
A survey found the top choice was looking up answers to questions. Nearly half of people have done that.
Another 30% have used it for step-by-step instructions on how to do something, while 29% have had it translate text into another language.
As each day passes, people are finding more and more applications. And with each use, the robots are learning how to do them better.
Find the story here.
And now, the answer to today's Mindbender:
What are these people carrying around?
A $100 bill.
I used to have a lucky c-note tucked into my wallet.
And sure enough, it was a life-saver. Just never replaced it.
That'll do it for today's Mindbender. Thank you for being part of The Club.
Enjoy your day!
Dom
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