The UNEXPECTED Gift That Saved My Business & Sanity

The Prompt

Grace is not earned or deserved, but rather, the freely given love of God. Boom! That's the mic drop moment Jim Carter shares in this heartfelt episode of The Prompt.

Jim takes us on a journey through his transformative year, celebrating the one-year anniversary of his weekly AI newsletter. But this episode is more than just a milestone; it's a deep dive into the power of grace, resilience, and the joy of consistent effort.

Jim opens up about his life a year ago—running a digital marketing agency, feeling burnt out, and grappling with financial stress. He was in a tough spot, not being the husband and father he wanted to be. Something had to change. And change it did, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of diving into more work, Jim gave himself something intangible: grace. Inspired by a sermon from his pastor, Jim embraced the idea that grace is an unmerited favor and love from God, a gift freely given. This realization allowed him to pause, quit what no longer served him, and focus on what truly mattered.

On May 23rd, 2023, Jim sent out the first edition of his AI newsletter, committing to cover topics he loves every week. Fast forward to today, and he's delivered 52 editions with unwavering consistency. Jim reflects on the highs and lows of this journey—weeks where he scrambled to write, weeks he wanted to ignore it, and weeks he had to remind himself to keep it fun and evolving. Yet, through it all, he showed up, delivering value and reconnecting with the joy of the process.

Key takeaways? Embrace grace in your life, allow yourself to pause and reflect, and find joy in consistent effort. Jim's story is a testament to the power of showing up, even when it's tough. And the results speak for themselves—50-60% open rates and loyal readers who find value in every edition.

Feeling inspired? Jim invites you to celebrate this milestone with him. If something from his newsletter added value to your life, hit him up on Instagram @causehacker and share your story.

Here's to issue 100 and beyond! Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and human connection, one prompt at a time.