9 Things I've Changed My Mind About
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PocketCasts Key Takeaways
- Booking domestic flights as two one-way tickets can sometimes cost significantly more than booking a traditional round trip.
- Major credit card updates include U.S. Bank finally adding transfer partners, new redemption options for Bilt Cash, and shifts in Bank of America card strategies.
- Chris is scaling back on building custom AI tools because the maintenance and experimentation often aren't worth the time investment.
- A browser shuffle led Chris to leave Arc, try Chrome again, and ultimately switch to Dia.
- Simplifying daily routines extends beyond software to skincare, where a streamlined approach makes consistency much easier.
#301: Chris revisits the rules, products, and strategies he’s changed his mind about, and what he’s doing differently now. He covers a surprising airfare pricing quirk, major updates from U.S. Bank, Bilt, Alaska and Bank of America, and why he’s scaling back his AI experimentation. Plus, new thoughts on browsers, AR glasses, skincare, and hiring.
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Booking Domestic Flights One-Way? It’s Costing You More (Again)
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Why One-Way Flights Can Cost More Than a Round Trip
(05:23) U.S. Bank Finally Adds Transfer Partners
(07:38) New Ways to Use Bilt Cash
(12:42) Going All In on Alaska (Again)
(18:46) Why Bank of America Cards Could Become Great Alaska Cards
(23:53) Accidentally Ending Up with a $2k Gold Credit Card
(27:43) The End of Auto-Adding Every Amex Offer
(30:16) Why Building Your Own AI Tools Often Isn't Worth It
(36:18) Leaving Arc, Trying Chrome, and Switching to Dia
(39:27) The AR Glasses Worth Wearing on Every Flight
(41:52) A Skincare Routine Simple Enough to Stick
(43:58) Rethinking Hiring a Full-Time Employee
(46:08) Is Video Worth It for This Podcast?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do one-way domestic flights sometimes cost more than round trips?
Airlines occasionally price round-trip tickets more aggressively or structure inventory in a way that makes booking two separate one-way fares significantly more expensive.
What major changes happened with U.S. Bank credit cards?
U.S. Bank finally added transfer partners, opening up brand new redemption opportunities for travelers looking to maximize their points and miles.
Why is Chris Hutchins scaling back on building custom AI tools?
After extensive experimentation, Chris found that building and maintaining your own AI tools often requires more effort than the actual utility or time savings they provide.
What web browsers does Chris discuss switching between?
Chris shares his journey of leaving the Arc browser, briefly trying Google Chrome, and ultimately switching over to Dia.