02.12.2025

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Where Dr. Tom Webb sparks your curiosity and inspires action!

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Reader,

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I grew up in the 1900s, a time when learning meant flipping through an encyclopedia, asking a teacher, or just figuring it out the hard way. I remember needing to fix my bike as a kid—no YouTube, no Google. Just trial, error, and a lot of busted knuckles.

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Fast forward to my son, born in 2009. His world has been shaped by YouTube. Need to change a bike tire? There’s a step-by-step video for that. Want to learn a new skill? A million tutorials are at his fingertips.

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By 2000, I was using the early internet to finish my bachelor’s degree—dial-up connections, clunky search engines, and message boards were my version of instant access to knowledge.

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Now? My son and I are learning AI together.

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We’re searching for a dependable used car under $5,000, and instead of relying on my limited car knowledge, we’re using AI as a brainstorming tool to explore models, compare costs, and find hidden gems we wouldn’t have considered.

How We Used AI to Find the Best Car for $5K

Here’s the simple process we followed—one you can use for any decision:

1️⃣ Ask a Clear Question​
​"What are the most reliable used cars under $5,000 with low maintenance costs?"

2️⃣ Get Different Perspectives​
​"What do mechanics, Uber drivers, and budget-conscious buyers recommend?"

3️⃣ Challenge the First Answer​
​"What’s a lesser-known, reliable option people overlook?"

4️⃣ Find Resources & Next Steps​
​"Where’s the best place to find these cars? What should I check before buying?"

5️⃣ Take Action​
We used AI’s insights to narrow our search, compare listings, and make an informed decision.

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AI isn’t replacing learning—it’s expanding it. Just like the internet changed how I finished my degree, AI is changing how we solve problems today.

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🚀 If you’re leading a team or school, the question isn’t “Will AI change education?” It already has. The real question is: How will we adapt?

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P.S. - The "old way" works too. If you are selling a reliable used car, hit me up. ;)

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IGNITE the BOOM from within,

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Tom
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Meet me at www.boomleader.com. ​​​​​​​

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