Field Notes

Curated reading, viewing, and listening.

A working library of the articles, videos, podcasts, and books James points to when clients ask “what should I read next?” New entries get added as they earn their place.

PodcastMar 24, 2026

AI Can Do Everything…Except This (Why Humans Still Win) with Will Guidara | A Bit of Optimism

Human connection remains the only durable competitive advantage as automation makes genuine care increasingly scarce and valuable.

PodcastMar 18, 2026

1 man VS 100 Billion AI Creators

Attention keeps shifting, AI influencers are arriving at scale, and creators who refuse to adapt will lose ground fast.

PodcastFeb 23, 2026

Uber CEO: I Have To Be Honest, AI Will Replace 9.4 Million Jobs At Uber! - Dara Khosrowshahi

How Uber's CEO built a $9.8B cash-flow machine while preparing for AI to displace millions of workers.

VideoFeb 1, 2026

How to be a great leader

Leadership under pressure means absorbing stress and converting it into productive energy for your team.

PodcastJan 15, 2026

Tony Robbins: No One Is Ready For What's Coming (The truth about AI).

How rapid AI-driven job displacement will create mass suffering — and what individuals and leaders must do now.

VideoJan 7, 2026

The Biggest Marketing Opportunity You’re Sleeping On in 2026

Collectibles are becoming a mainstream lifestyle category, giving brands a new lever for trial, affinity, and audience reach.

PodcastDec 17, 2025

GaryVee x Poppi Co-Founder: The Only Marketing Video You Need To Watch | Fiserv w/ Allison Ellsworth

How Poppi's founder and Gary Vaynerchuk built brand loyalty by chasing real attention, not potential reach.

PodcastDec 5, 2025

The WRONG MINDSET Is Hurting Your Business | Simon Sinek

How adopting an infinite-game mindset helps business owners avoid short-termism and build lasting organizations.

PodcastNov 27, 2025

AI Expert: Here Is What The World Looks Like In 2 Years! Tristan Harris

AGI development is accelerating toward a winner-take-all outcome that most people have not been asked to accept.