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Strategy isn’t about what you say yes to. It’s about what you cut.

August 21, 2025 · The Jason Katz Newsletter

Greatness isn’t born in some offsite planning session. It’s built in the grind, the dozens of tiny, boring, relentless decisions you make every day.

Say no more often. That’s the real strategy.

Steve Jobs was famous for it. In 1997, he cut Apple’s product line from 350 items down to 10. People thought he was insane. The result?

Focus, clarity, and eventually the iPod, iPhone, and the trillion-dollar company you know today.

Reclaim.ai is your calendar’s bouncer.It guards the hours that actually matter, so other people’s priorities don’t hijack your day.Let’s get into some business.

Moves

Brain Chip Reads Inner Thoughts as Speech Read moreA new brain implant can reportedly translate silent thoughts into speech, pushing the boundaries of mind-reading tech.

Beijing to Host First World Humanoid Robot Games Read moreThe world’s first humanoid robot Olympics is set to debut in Beijing, pitting machines against each other in sport.

SpaceX Preps Starship for Mars Mission Read moreElon Musk’s Starship is gearing up for a historic Mars-bound launch.

AI Unlocks Widespread Entrepreneurship in the U.S.LINKArtificial intelligence is empowering a new wave of American entrepreneurs by lowering barriers like technical skill requirements and startup costs, enabling niche and sustainable ventures.

Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to 2,000 Cities Read moreAmazon is scaling its same-day grocery service to over 2,000 cities across the U.S.

Mindset

“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. When you are distressed by an external thing, it is not the thing itself that troubles you, but your judgment about it. And this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book 8, Section 47

Rumor Mill

Ben Affleck Uncomfortable with A-Rod’s Texts to Jennifer Lopez

Reportedly, Ben Affleck was “not comfortable” when Jennifer Lopez received texts from her former fiancé, Alex Rodriguez, calling them “inappropriate” and “crossing a line.” This insider detail sheds light on the emotional nuances behind high-profile relationships.

Hot Takes

  • What are the blind spots in your business right now?

What are the blind spots in your business right now?

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Thanks for reading.- Jason

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