Bye bye #Houston , Hello #Austin

Any recommendations to see in Austin ?

Hello Austin

Austin you are very pretty

Why is it easy to talk to some people and exhausting to talk to others ?

The amazing Jack Austin

Hi Friends! Austin Armstrong looking for a last minute (virtual) speaker to his Rotary club.

Is anyone doing anything cool or interesting for society or a good cause that can speak to us for ~30 minutes?

Its at 7pm EST on Tuesday. Thank you!

Acton Academy is a network of innovative, learner-driven schools that focus on self-paced, student-led education. Founded in 2009 by Jeff and Laura Sandefer in Austin, Texas, Acton Academy follows a unique approach that blends elements of Montessori education, Socratic discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships.

Key Features of Acton Academy
1. Learner-Driven Model: Students (called “heroes”) take charge of their own education, setting goals and tracking their progress.
2. Socratic Discussions: Instead of traditional lectures, students engage in deep discussions to develop critical thinking skills.
3. Project-Based Learning: Education is focused on hands-on, real-world challenges rather than rote memorization.
4. No Traditional Grades: Mastery-based learning replaces conventional grading, allowing students to advance at their own pace.
5. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Students participate in real-world projects, including launching businesses and exploring careers through apprenticeships.
6. Focus on Character and Leadership: Students learn responsibility, integrity, and leadership through experiences rather than direct instruction.
7. Use of Technology: Personalized learning platforms help students progress independently in subjects like math and reading.

Acton Academy has expanded globally, with over 300 affiliated schools worldwide, each operating with a degree of autonomy while adhering to the core principles of learner-driven education.

Would you like to explore how Acton Academy’s model could be applied to your school?

I am in Austin from tomorrow would love to meet you !

I am in Austin for next few days ! Let’s meet !

Airlines should be afraid of ChatGPT.

I found a $1,320 flight for $128; no points, no status, no agent.

Just smart prompts.

Here are 7 I use that will flip how you book forever:

1. “What’s the cheapest way to get from [City A] to [City B] between [Date Range]? Include layovers and nearby airports.”

Google Flights misses a lot. This one digs up multi-leg options and alternate airports most people overlook.

2. “What budget airlines fly this route that aren’t on major travel sites?”

You’d be surprised how many don’t show up on Skyscanner or Google. I’ve saved 30%+ just finding these.

3. “Give me 5 layover cities that drop the total price.”

One extra stop = hundreds saved. Simple.

4. “Are there mistake fares or flash sales leaving from my home airport this month?”

You’ll catch deals before blogs do. Think flight-hacking without needing to be a travel hacker.

5. “Compare this flight across Google Flights, Skyscanner, Hopper, and airline sites. Where’s it cheapest?”

Save the 20-tab mess. AI does the comparison for you.

6. “Set up a 3-day price tracking strategy for this route. Alert me when it drops below $200.”

Timing matters more than loyalty points. Let it watch the dips for you.

7. “Find me a round-trip + one-way combo that’s cheaper than a normal round-trip ticket.”

Split-ticketing. It’s a game changer—especially internationally.

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This isn’t about cheating the system.

It’s just using AI to travel smarter than 99% of people.

Most are still typing into Expedia.

You’re asking ChatGPT.

Via Austin Armstrong

#travelai