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      <title>Xeela: The Transformation Begins</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 04:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ricky Schay shares how he was chosen for a Xeela Fitness health transformation documentary, a roughly 12-month journey he plans to document.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have to keep this under wraps for a bit, but I was chosen to participate in a health transformation documentary for Xeela Fitness.</p>
<h2>Timeline</h2>
<p>This will most likely be a 12-month journey. </p>
<p>While we’re still in production, I can’t talk about/show everything yet, but having this opportunity inspired me to film behind-the-scenes content and other aspects of my life.</p>
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<h2>The Transformation</h2>
<p>I think what I want to document, what I want to share, what I want to journal to everyone is just transformation.</p>
<p>I’m talking about transformation in my health, in my career, and in my relationships. </p>
<p>The hypothesis is that by transforming my health, I might see a direct correlation to other areas of my life improving.</p>
<h2>My Therapy</h2>
<p>I’ve realized that creating is my therapy, and I need to get out of my own head about what anyone else will think. I’m finally getting there. </p>
<p>I’m going to try to document as much as I can on this journey. If anyone else finds inspiration from this, that’s a bonus in my book.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Thank you to Ilya and his team for believing in me and contributing to a life-changing experience.</p>
<p>This is the beginning of the whole transformation process. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJE_ESgx-9M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Follow my journey to see what happens next</a>.</p>
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      <title>100 Days of AI Decisions</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 02:42:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ricky Schay&apos;s 100-day challenge, letting the Butterfly AI assistant by DAIN make one decision for him every day to see if AI can improve his life.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let’s address the elephant in the room.</p>
<p>Artificial intelligence is taking over, but what if we used it to actually make ourselves better?</p>
<p>I gave myself a challenge. For the next 100 days, <a href="https://butterflyapp.com/">Butterfly by DAIN</a> makes one decision for me every single day.</p>
<p>My bet? By the end of it, I’ll be more focused, disciplined, healthier, and happier.</p>
<h2>The Twist</h2>
<p>Here’s the BIG twist.</p>
<p>I didn’t just ask it random questions. I told it everything: my past relationships, my divorce, my vices, my bad habits, my goals, my fears, my obsession with productivity, and yes, even my fear of group chats.</p>
<p>I made AI my therapist, and now it’s carving a path forward—one decision at a time.</p>
<h2>The Experiment</h2>
<p>So here we go. A hundred days, a hundred AI decisions.</p>
<p>Can artificial intelligence actually improve a real human life?</p>
<p>Time to find out.</p>
<p><em>Enjoyed this? Follow me on </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rickyschay"><em>Instagram</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rickyschay"><em>YouTube</em></a><em>, or </em><a href="https://patronview.com/patrons/"><em>Patron View</em></a><em> for more insights.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Butterfly: The Ultimate AI Personal Assistant</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:53:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ricky Schay on Butterfly, an AI personal assistant that takes action, from ordering food to organizing meeting follow-ups, in one app.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s world of endless AI tools and digital assistants, finding one that truly delivers on its promises can feel impossible. </p>
<p>After testing various AI assistants, I’ve found that Butterfly is the solution that actually goes the distance. </p>
<p>Continue reading to know why. </p>
<h2>It’s Not Just Smart </h2>
<p>Butterfly is not just smart, it gets things done. </p>
<p>Most AI tools answer questions or provide suggestions, but Butterfly goes beyond that. It takes action for you.</p>
<p>Here are a few examples of what it can do:</p>
<ul><li>Need a sandwich from Jersey Mike’s? Order on the way.</li><li>Want tickets to the NFL playoff game? Purchased.</li><li>Meeting follow-ups? Organized and prioritized.</li></ul>
<p>Butterfly doesn’t just remind you about tasks for YOU to still do, it simply works on your behalf. </p>
<p>The purpose of utilizing this technology isn’t about “smart” notifications, but actually producing results.</p>
<h2>It Replaces 10 Apps </h2>
<p>This is the the real meaning of 10X.</p>
<p>We juggle many apps for daily tasks: food delivery, rideshares, note-taking, travel booking, and more. </p>
<p>Butterfly combines these functions into a single app AND DOES IT FOR YOU. </p>
<p>The result? Less time switching between apps, more time focusing on what matters.</p>
<h2>Proactive</h2>
<p>Butterfly anticipates your needs.</p>
<ul><li>Your flight tomorrow has been delayed. Here are alternate options.</li><li>You have 30 minutes free. Should I recommend a podcast episode or the latest episode of your favorite show?</li><li>Your Spotify subscription renews tomorrow. Should I confirm or remind you to cancel?</li><li>Your LinkedIn post about AI is performing well. Better yet, I drafted a follow up post for you to approve.</li></ul>
<p>It’s not waiting for you to ask, it’s already working for you.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>While tools like ChatGPT are great for brainstorming and generating ideas, they’re limited when it comes to execution. It can’t even order you pizza.</p>
<p>Butterfly is different—it’s practical. It doesn’t just tell you what to do; it does it for you. Yes, <strong>including ordering the pizza.</strong></p>
<p>The Butterfly effect is real and now it’s in your pocket. Grab early access to <a href="https://butterflyapp.com/">butterfly here</a>.</p>
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      <title>Pulse: Your Pocket CRM</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:25:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ricky Schay writes about Pulse, a pocket CRM app for event networking, geo-tagged connections, groups, tags and follow-up reminders.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a pulse on your network?</p>
<p>Pulse is the first ever user-friendly pocket CRM. It helps you visualize your contacts like never before. </p>
<p>Connect instantly, organize efficiently, and follow up forever. </p>
<p>Read more about it below. </p>
<h2>About Pulse</h2>
<p>Pulse gives you the tools to &quot;move the needle&quot; with your relationships. Helping you turn quick connections into purposeful relationships. </p>
<p>We are reinventing the contacts app and we are re-defining networking. Pulse is the heartbeat of your network.</p>
<h2>Relationships Are Your Currency</h2>
<p>Pulse is the heartbeat of your network. </p>
<p>Here&#39;s why: </p>
<ul><li>Seamless event networking.</li><li>Geo-tag every connection.</li><li>Follow up made simple.</li><li>Organize with groups and tags.</li><li>Custom CRM integration.</li></ul>
<p>20% is in the connection. 80% is in the follow up.</p>
<h2>App Reviews</h2>
<p>Here are some of the things I heard from Pulse app users.</p>
<blockquote>&quot;Very intuitive and easy to use. This is the greatest networking and follow up tool I’ve ever seen and used.&quot;   - Kevin J. </blockquote>
<blockquote>I’ve been to many meetups and events where this Pulse app would have made it super convenient, handy, and easy to stay in contacts with friends and acquaintances. There are times where getting together with the new people I’ve met would be perfect if everyone used Pulse. Next event you plan, definitely use this! 😎👍   - Ben J. </blockquote>
<blockquote>I tend to lose track of names, business cards, where I met people, and struggle in general to keep my contacts organized. This is such a brilliant app, providing a way to keep all of someone’s info in one place. The organization through groups, tags, and location is so well thought out. One of the really useful tools on the app is a way to set follow-up reminders for who you need to follow up with...it’s a great way to connect, organize, and network.   - Jordan G. </blockquote>
<blockquote>Ever since I downloaded Pulse my sales have sky rocketed. This app keeps me so organized! Thank you to whoever created this.    - Jake C. </blockquote>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Pulse intelligently connects you with the people who matter most. </p>
<p>Real tools build real relationships.</p>
<p><a href="https://pulsecompany.co/">Visit our website</a> to learn more about Pulse. </p>
<p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pulse-connect-with-purpose/id1503025161"><em>Download on the App Store</em> <em>today</em></a><em>. </em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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