Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy
This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game whether it’s families, gift hauls, accomplishments, or picture-perfect holiday moments. But let me remind you: comparison is the thief of joy.
Instead of falling into that trap, try reframing your perspective. When you see someone with something you admire, remind yourself: "If they can have it, so can I." Their success or joy doesn’t diminish yours it’s simply proof of what’s possible!
I also love this season as a time to slow down, reflect, and prepare for what’s ahead. Take a moment to celebrate your own wins, big or small, and think about the path you want to pave as you step into the new year. It is your path, unique to you!
Here’s to a joyful, reflective season that’s all your own!
What reflective rhythms are doing this time of year?
Finishing up the OpenAI’s 12 Days of Christmas
Day 12: o3 preview and call for safety researchers
Bonus Day 13: They’ve also rolled out Sora access to all Teams users, upgraded the blend feature, and enabled shared links so you can share Sora creations with friends—even if they don’t have an account.
If you missed the 12 days of announcements you can read them here: https://openai.com/12-days/
Greater Cincinnati and Dayton AI Events
New events are added weekly. We had over 70 AI events in our community in 2024.
2025 dates for you https://kendraramirez.com/cincinnati-ai-events-2025/
Jan 9 NKU BizAccess Hub AI hands on training 101. I will be out of town for this one.
Jan 14 CincyAI 3-5 at UC Digital Futures building https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1072665775209?aff=oddtdtcreator
Jan 14 Hands on AI 101 Training for Nonprofits 12-2 (I am leading this session) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xnvwmq9/lp/469c46e9-f8c8-4984-a4b5-5d5e71b40550 Only $25 per person.
Jan 15 Dayton AI Day at Sinclair College https://www.technologyfirst.org/DAID25 I am speaking about AI Adoption.
Jan 24 CAIC 4th Fridays (Carl Fraik)
Feb 4 CincyAI 3-5 at UC Digital Futures building
Feb 6 AI for Marketing and Creatives (Cincinnati Chamber- Rob Richardson Disrupt Now, Helen Todd Creativity Squared, Chaske Haverkos and I will be leading this session to be held at the TQL Stadium).
Feb 20 Kelly Cohen: AI and Emerging Technology Symposium
Feb 20 AI for Data, Risk and Security (Cincinnati Chamber- Stacy Cole KMK, Laurence Jones Riskversity and Nick Enger ATC and I will be leading this session to be held at the TQL Stadium)
Feb 27 ATC Tech Summit https://events.ringcentral.com/events/atc-tech-summit-2025/registration
March 20 AI for Nonprofits (Cincinnati Chamber- Jorge Perez YMCA, Jeremy Brown Talbert House and I will be leading this session to be held at the TQL Stadium)
March 27 AI for Enterprise-Logistics and Healthcare (Cincinnati Chamber-speaking to be announced soon.)
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Kendra Ramirez
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Kendra