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ISSUE 08/25
THE MONTHLY ECHO #July
Andreas Roth
August 01, 2025
Hi All!
Welcome to this month’s echo - a roundup of what’s been on my radar, what I’ve been pondering, and the gems I’ve stumbled across lately. Enjoy!
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
Bruce Lee
PERSONAL NEWS & VENTURES
Addicted - Decoding world-class advertising directors #online
AKKURAT Journal Vol. 16 - feat. Matthijs van Hejiningen is about to get printed. You can find the issue in our shop soon.
HIGHLIGHTS
Jannik Sinner - One day at Wimbledon
Behind-the-scenes glimpse into a day in the life of tennis star Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon 2025.
The 21-Year-Old Who Built a $500K/Month AI SaaS | Roy Lee
Roy Lee shares how he scaled Cluely rapidly using short-form UGC marketing and AI tooling.
Total Pixel Space – Grand Prix Winner | Runway AI Film Festival
AI-generated short film exploring infinite visual possibilities—winner at the 2025 Runway Festival.
Meet Reachy Mini — Open‑Source AI Robot
Compact, expressive, open‑source robot designed for creative coding and AI experimentation.
Formula One Tires Under Thermal Imaging
Dynamic thermal visuals show how F1 tires heat up and cool down—mesmerizing engineering in action.
Godfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control!
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton breaks his silence on the deadly dangers of AI no one is prepared for.
Directing a Cinema Icon With Alexis Gomez
Frame Set Interview Series
ARTICLES
Ari Aster’s Eddington Dives into a Polarized America
NYT Magazine explores Ari Aster’s latest film and its critique of internet culture and political extremism.
Anthony de Mello on Awareness – Rediscovered Clip
Timeless spiritual insights from de Mello’s Awareness, resurfaced in a brief, powerful clip.
Iceland’s Four-Day Workweek: A Lasting Success
With 90% adoption, Iceland proves that fewer hours can equal higher productivity and well-being.
65 Thoughts – Seth Godin
Bite-sized wisdom celebrating Seth’s 65th birthday. Practical, poetic, and memorable.
ON THE WATCHLIST
Smoke
A moody, slow-burning crime thriller set in the mist-shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest. Atmospheric, tense, and visually haunting.
Happy Gilmore 2
Adam Sandler returns to the golf course in the long-awaited sequel.
AI/APPS/TOOLS
Cluely
AI-powered product and trendspotting tool for creators and marketers.
Bullshit Remover
Instantly strips jargon and buzzwords from your writing for clearer, more honest communication.
Bland
Create minimal, no-login-needed websites and landing pages. Privacy-first design.
RANDOM
Palazzo Fiuggi
Luxury wellness retreat in Italy combining holistic treatments with cutting-edge health diagnostics.
THE TO-DO-LIST
/sport
US Open 2025
August 24th - September 7th
/wander
Visit Riga
Bon appetit.
REMINDER
"Be forgiving with your past self. What's done is done. Take the lessons with you and release the guilt. Be strict with your present self. Win the moment in front of you right now. Be flexible with your future self. There are many paths to success. You don't need life to be a certain way to live well."
Author Unknown
