Cheating at work & how to better evangelize automation with Ryan Wells
Channel: AUTOHOTKEY Gurus
Date: 2022-02-23

I'm still talking to people about how some might think using AutoHotkey is "cheating" at work.  In this call I'm speaking with automation expert and Master marketer Ryan W.   We continue on discussing how people don't realize the have the need for automating.  We get into what humans are better at (high value / strategy) while the computer does the low value (repetitive) work.

The book I'm reading from John Carlton: The Entrepreneur's Guide To Getting Your Shit Together  https://amzn.to/3gQLBUH
Book mentioned by Ryan (which is really, really good): Darren Hardy: The compound effect: https://amzn.to/3BuqT6L
TLDR: Automating work through the use of AutoHotkey and other programming tools can lead to increased efficiency, productivity, and long-term success.

1. 00:00 💻 Using AutoHotkey can greatly improve work automation.
 1.1 Joe Glyce and Ryan Wells discuss the benefits of using AutoHotkey for automation at work.

2. 00:47 🤖 Automating work provides an unfair advantage, allowing for achieving more in less time.
 2.1 Automating work can be seen as cheating, but it provides an unfair advantage and allows for achieving more in less time.
 2.2 The lecture discusses the use of fins in swimming and the benefits of using spring-loaded prosthetic devices for running.

3. 02:24 💻 Let technology handle repetitive tasks for efficiency and accuracy, freeing up humans for strategic thinking.
 3.1 Comparing two computers side by side doing the same task, one using a script and the other doing it manually, shows the benefits of using technology for accuracy and efficiency.
 3.2 Let computers do the low-value repetitive work to achieve more efficiency and faster results, allowing humans to focus on decision-making and strategic thinking.

4. 04:19 🚀 Context switching slows you down, but programming allows for a continuous flow to achieve more by doing less.
 4.1 Context switching is like changing direction in a car, it slows you down and you lose momentum, but with programming, it's a continuous flow that allows you to achieve more by doing less.
 4.2 Don't be afraid to start and make mistakes, because only by doing things that are stressful do we start improving ourselves and seeing the benefits.

5. 06:32 💪 Incremental improvements and consistent high performance lead to success in the long run, according to James Clear.
 5.1 Improving by just over 1% every day can lead to a 3700% improvement in the long run, according to James Clear.
 5.2 Success is achieved through incremental improvements and consistent high performance, which can be attained through the power of systems and focusing on the next step.

6. 08:27 💡 Consistency in small daily actions can lead to significant improvements over time, as explained in "The Compound Effect".
 6.1 Consistency and technology can help develop habitual behavior through small daily actions that compound over time, as explained in the book "The Compound Effect".
 6.2 Plan at least two days a week to spend an hour or two learning something to improve yourself, as it can greatly simplify tasks in the long run.

7. 09:59 💻 Automating small tasks can save time and add up in the long run.
 7.1 Automating small tasks can save time and add up in the long run, even for tasks that seem trivial.

8. 11:24 🚀 Building a culture of constant improvement through sharing knowledge and utilizing scripts can lead to significant transformations in business.
 8.1 Building a culture of constant improvement through scripting and utilizing other people's knowledge can lead to significant transformations in business.
 8.2 Use other people's knowledge and code to your advantage, as it's a common practice in programming and can save time and effort.
 8.3 Sharing and contributing knowledge to the community is a powerful way to improve collectively and thrive in automation.


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