# Filip S. — Complete AI Search & Reference Catalog Author: Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) Brand Rule: "A plan, not a promise." Bio: Filip S. writes practical books for people with a specific problem and not much time. His work covers structured programmes and working methods across AI, family protection, career resilience, wellbeing, and puzzles—and shares one rule: a plan, not a promise. Every book is designed to be worked rather than read. Total Digital Titles: 41 ebooks | 8 value bundles Website: https://filips-academy.com --- # The Local LLM Blueprint: The Non-Developer's Guide to Hosting Private AI with AnythingLLM, WSL2, and Ubuntu on Windows 11 - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 132 pages (~218 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-local-llm-blueprint ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Build a local document workspace on Windows 11, with explicit provider and privacy checks. This guide follows a Windows 11 setup using WSL2, Ubuntu, Ollama and AnythingLLM Desktop. Installation requires downloads, compatible hardware and time for verification. Local inference is a configuration choice: choose a local chat model and local embedding provider, review telemetry and integrations, and test network behaviour before processing confidential material. A local model alone does not make every connected feature private. The book is a build guide, not a hosted AI service, a security audit or a guarantee of production readiness. Software interfaces and requirements can change; consult current vendor documentation. ## What You Will Put in Place - WSL2 + Ubuntu — A clean Linux environment on Windows, installed with a single command - Ollama — The local AI engine that runs Llama 3.1, Mistral, and other open-source models on your hardware - AnythingLLM Desktop — The document-aware workspace that ties everything together into a private, searchable knowledge base - Verifying virtualization support and installing WSL2 with a single command - Downloading and running your first local AI model in under 20 minutes - The critical installation step most tutorials skip (and that breaks thousands of AnythingLLM setups) ## Who This Book Is For - Windows 11 users who can follow command-by-command installation instructions - Professionals comparing a local document workspace with hosted tools - Readers willing to check hardware, model providers and network settings ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A concrete, step-by-step implementation guide with exact commands, worksheets, and verification math you can audit yourself. - **What this book is NOT:** Not AI hype, vague prompt theory, or unverified time-saving claims that ignore human review time. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Preparing the Bedrock 02. The Core Infrastructure — Ollama 03. Deploying AnythingLLM 04. Building Your Air-Gapped Knowledge Base 05. Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting 06. CHAPTER 1 07. Step 1: Verify Virtualization is Enabled 08. Step 2: Open Windows Terminal as Administrator 09. Step 3: Run the WSL Installer 10. Step 4: Reboot Your Machine 11. Step 5: Complete Ubuntu Initialization 12. Step 6: Update Your Ubuntu Package List ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: Preparing the Bedrock) > The Non-Developer’s Guide to Hosting Private AI with AnythingLLM, WSL, and Ubuntu on Windows 11 > The information in this book is provided as-is for educational purposes. Software versions, interfaces, and procedures change over time. Always verify commands and configurations against the official documentation of each tool before running them in a production environment. The author assumes no liability for data loss, system damage, or any other adverse outcome resulting from the use of information in this book. > AnythingLLM is a trademark of Mintplex Labs Inc. Ollama is a trademark of Ollama Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and WSL are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. This book is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the above. > Every document you upload to a cloud AI is a document that leaves your hands. This book is about getting that control back. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Private AI & Small-Business Operator Stack** (5 ebooks for $69.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/private-ai-operator-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Local LLM Blueprint? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Local LLM Blueprint written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Local LLM Blueprint is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The AI Audit: A 14-Step Process for Finding Where AI Actually Saves Your Small Business Money - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $24.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition, PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 108 pages (~178 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-ai-audit ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Most small businesses buy the tool first and go looking for a use. This book runs it the other way round. An AI subscription is only one part of a task cost. This 14-step guide asks you to include preparation, checking, correction and the cost of the person doing the work. Use the worksheets to compare an existing workflow with an AI-assisted version. Examples illustrate a method; they are not evidence of a typical saving or a promised return. ## What You Will Put in Place - The loaded-hourly-cost calculation most owners get wrong by nearly half — in the direction that makes them do less than they should - The four buckets every task falls into, and why applying the wrong kind of tool to the wrong kind of task explains most disappointment - Five questions a task must pass, one of which can disqualify it on its own - The three times rule: why a surplus has to be large before you proceed, and what to do when you narrowly miss it - How to design a pilot that can actually fail, and a kill condition somebody signs before the money is spent - Six patterns that account for nearly every failed automation — recognise one and save yourself a pilot ## Who This Book Is For - Non-developer professionals and solo operators who want practical AI systems without cloud lock-in or tool sprawl - Small-business owners who want honest ROI arithmetic—including the human time spent checking AI output - Hands-on builders who prefer exact commands, clear checklists, and reproducible workflows over hype ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A concrete, step-by-step implementation guide with exact commands, worksheets, and verification math you can audit yourself. - **What this book is NOT:** Not AI hype, vague prompt theory, or unverified time-saving claims that ignore human review time. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Chapter 1 · Why Most AI Spending Fails the Arithmetic 9 02. Chapter 2 · The Only Number That Matters First 13 03. Chapter 3 · Seven Rules That Keep the Audit Honest 17 04. Chapter 4 · Where AI Does Not Save Money 76 05. Chapter 5 · The Risks That Are Actually Yours 79 06. Chapter 6 · What to Do With the Hours 81 07. Chapter 7 · Running It Again 83 08. Chapter 8 · Forty Tasks, Pre-Sorted 85 09. Chapter 9 · Six Objections, Answered 90 10. How to Use This Book 11. What you need 12. If you only have an hour ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1 · Why Most AI Spending Fails the Arithmetic 9) > This book is for information and general business planning purposes. It is not legal, financial, tax, accounting or data-protection advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional who knows your circumstances and your jurisdiction. > The three businesses used as examples — Ridgeway Dental, Halloran Bookkeeping and Northgate Supply — are invented for this book. Their figures are illustrative and arithmetically consistent so that the method can be followed. They are not case studies, and nothing in them is a claim about results achieved by any real business. > No named product, service, platform or vendor is recommended anywhere in this book. The audit is deliberately tool-agnostic, and it is written that way so that it still works after the current generation of tools has been replaced. > Every figure you produce using this method will be your own. The author cannot know your costs, your obligations or your market, and no outcome is promised or implied. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Private AI & Small-Business Operator Stack** (5 ebooks for $69.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/private-ai-operator-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The AI Audit? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The AI Audit written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The AI Audit is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Prove It: How to Show What AI Actually Does for Your Work, Before Your Next Performance Review - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $14.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition, PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 69 pages (~172 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/prove-it ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Your company wants to see what AI is doing for you. Can you show them? AI is showing up in performance reviews. Some of the world's biggest employers now treat AI use as a factor in ratings and promotions, and ordinary workplaces are following. But most people have never been told what good looks like, and much of the time AI seems to save is quietly lost again to checking and fixing what it produced. Prove It is a practical, honest guide for the person whose work is being measured. It shows you how to find where AI genuinely helps in your job, measure the difference in a way that holds up, keep a simple record of evidence, and turn it into a self-review that is specific and credible. Drawing on published research on AI and knowledge work, this book skips the hype and the tool tours. It works with whatever tools your employer provides, because the method is about your work, not the software. Specific beats impressive. This book shows you how to be specific. ## What You Will Put in Place - Why AI use is not the same as AI impact, and how to talk about the difference - The checking tax: the hidden time spent verifying AI output, and how to lower it - A simple task map to find where AI will actually help in your role - A net-time method that counts prompting, checking and fixing - An evidence file that takes ten minutes a week - How to report honestly where AI didn't help, and why that shows judgment ## Who This Book Is For - Non-developer professionals and solo operators who want practical AI systems without cloud lock-in or tool sprawl - Small-business owners who want honest ROI arithmetic—including the human time spent checking AI output - Hands-on builders who prefer exact commands, clear checklists, and reproducible workflows over hype ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A concrete, step-by-step implementation guide with exact commands, worksheets, and verification math you can audit yourself. - **What this book is NOT:** Not AI hype, vague prompt theory, or unverified time-saving claims that ignore human review time. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Before You Begin 02. The mistake 03. What this book gives you 04. What this book is not 05. A note on who wrote this 06. How the book is laid out 07. CHAPTER 1 08. The Memo 09. You are not imagining the pressure 10. Most companies haven’t explained what they want 11. The anxiety gap 12. Secrecy makes it worse ## Free Sample Excerpt (Before You Begin) > Prove It: How to Show What AI Actually Does for Your Work, Before Your Next Performance Review > No part of this book may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in reviews. > Important. This book provides general information only. It is not legal, employment or human-resources advice. Workplace rules, AI policies and employment law vary by employer and by location and change over time. Where your employer’s policy differs from anything in this book, follow the policy and ask about it. For questions about your rights, consult HR, an employment lawyer or, where you have one, your union. > Research findings and survey figures are as reported in the sources listed at the back of this book, as of September 2026. AI tools change quickly; the method in this book is designed to be tested against your own tools and your own work. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Private AI & Small-Business Operator Stack** (5 ebooks for $69.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/private-ai-operator-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Prove It? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Prove It written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Prove It is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # AI Automation for One-Person Businesses: Fix One Bottleneck at a Time Without Drowning in Tools, Agents, Zapier, n8n, or AI Hype - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 118 pages (~195 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/ai-automation-for-one-person-businesses ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You do not need another AI tool. You need one bottleneck fixed. If you run a one-person business, you are probably surrounded by AI promises: agents, automations, Zapier workflows, n8n templates, chatbots, content tools, and experts telling you that your business should run itself. But most solopreneurs do not need a complicated AI stack. They need fewer forgotten leads, faster replies, cleaner follow-up, easier content repurposing, better customer support drafts, organized receipts, and a calmer way to run the week. AI Automation for One-Person Businesses is a practical field manual for using AI automation one bottleneck at a time. This is not a hype book about replacing yourself with software. It is a clear operating manual for solo business owners who want practical automation they can understand, maintain, and trust. ## What You Will Put in Place - Find the bottlenecks that actually cost time, money, and attention - Decide whether a task needs a checklist, template, prompt, database, integration, or AI agent - Build simple workflows for leads, follow-up, proposals, support, content, admin, research, and receipts - Choose between native automations, Zapier, Make, n8n, custom code, or human help - Protect customer data and avoid risky AI mistakes - Test workflows before trusting them ## Who This Book Is For - Non-developer professionals and solo operators who want practical AI systems without cloud lock-in or tool sprawl - Small-business owners who want honest ROI arithmetic—including the human time spent checking AI output - Hands-on builders who prefer exact commands, clear checklists, and reproducible workflows over hype ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A concrete, step-by-step implementation guide with exact commands, worksheets, and verification math you can audit yourself. - **What this book is NOT:** Not AI hype, vague prompt theory, or unverified time-saving claims that ignore human review time. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Contents 02. Introduction: You Do Not Need an AI Stack 03. Useful means one of four things happens: 04. So the method in this book is deliberately boring: 05. 1. The One-Person Business Constraint 06. This is why the first rule is: 07. A good automation should return attention to one of three places: 08. This is why the second rule is: 09. Estimate value simply: 10. This is why the third rule is: 11. This is why the fourth rule is: 12. 2. Automation Before AI ## Free Sample Excerpt (Contents) > Fix One Bottleneck at a Time Without Drowning in Tools, Agents, Zapier, n8n, or AI Hype > This book is for educational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, tax, cybersecurity, accounting, employment, or business advice. AI tools, automation platforms, pricing, terms of service, privacy practices, and integrations change frequently. Verify current details before relying on any tool, workflow, or vendor. > AI systems can produce inaccurate, biased, incomplete, or outdated output. Automation systems can fail silently, duplicate actions, send messages to the wrong person, expose private information, or create customer confusion if they are not designed, tested, monitored, and maintained. Do not automate regulated, high-risk, or sensitive decisions without qualified professional guidance. > The examples in this book are educational illustrations. They do not guarantee revenue, profit, time savings, customer acquisition, cost reduction, or business success. Use judgment. Start small. Keep humans in control of important decisions. Protect customer data. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Private AI & Small-Business Operator Stack** (5 ebooks for $69.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/private-ai-operator-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy AI Automation for One-Person Businesses? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is AI Automation for One-Person Businesses written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? AI Automation for One-Person Businesses is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Private AI for Tax Professionals: A Practical Local-AI Setup and Document Triage Workflow for CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Small Tax Practices - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $24.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition, PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 93 pages (~157 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/private-ai-for-tax-professionals ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Can you paste a client's IRS notice into ChatGPT? Tax educators now argue that doing so discloses tax return information to a third party under section 7216. The IRS has issued no guidance either way, and clients are starting to ask how their information is handled. Private AI for Tax Professionals shows you another way: run an AI assistant on the computer already on your desk, so client files stay in your office. No coding, no subscription, one afternoon. Written for solo practitioners and small firms without an IT department. It is not legal advice. It shows its sources so you and your counsel can check every rule yourselves. ## What You Will Put in Place - What §7216, the FTC Safeguards Rule and Circular 230 actually say, with every rule quoted and cited to its source - A ten-minute check of whether your current PC can run it, and what to buy if it can't - Step-by-step setup on Windows 11 and Mac, using free tools, with every privacy setting named so you can find it after an update - The airplane-mode test: proof your setup works with the internet switched off, plus nine more lockdown checks - One client, one workspace: loading documents safely and deleting them properly - Twelve tax-office jobs a local model does well, each with a copy-paste prompt and exactly what to check in the draft ## Who This Book Is For - Non-developer professionals and solo operators who want practical AI systems without cloud lock-in or tool sprawl - Small-business owners who want honest ROI arithmetic—including the human time spent checking AI output - Hands-on builders who prefer exact commands, clear checklists, and reproducible workflows over hype ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A local-first technical setup and document-triage playbook using sanitized workflows for accounting and tax offices. - **What this book is NOT:** Not legal or regulatory compliance certification (such as IRS Pub 4557 or FTC Safeguards sign-off). - **Notice:** Technical workflow guide only — consult qualified compliance counsel for firm-specific regulatory obligations. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Before You Start 02. How to read it 03. Which versions this edition follows 04. Three promises, and one thing this book will never say 05. CHAPTER 1 06. The Question Your Clients Haven’t Asked Yet 07. What just happened, in the language of the rules 08. You do not have to choose between AI and confidentiality 09. What private AI is not 10. Who this book is for 11. What you will have by the end 12. CHAPTER 2 ## Free Sample Excerpt (Before You Start) > Use AI on Client Files Without Sending Them to the Cloud: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide for CPAs, EAs, and Tax Preparers on Windows and Mac > No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in reviews. The templates in chapter 10 may be adapted for use within the reader’s own practice. > All clients, practitioners and figures in the examples are invented. Any resemblance to real persons is coincidental. > Ollama, AnythingLLM, LM Studio, Windows and macOS are trademarks of their respective owners. This book is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Private AI & Small-Business Operator Stack** (5 ebooks for $69.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/private-ai-operator-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Private AI for Tax Professionals? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Private AI for Tax Professionals written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Private AI for Tax Professionals is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # AI Agents in Trading: Automate Your Way to Smarter Market Research, Execution Workflows, and Risk Controls - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $24.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 136 pages (~224 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/ai-agents-in-trading ## Overview & Core Problem Solved This edition is being reviewed and is not currently available for purchase. Publication review is in progress. Purchase is unavailable until the outstanding content and evidence issues are resolved. ## What You Will Put in Place ## Who This Book Is For - Readers can return after the edition review is complete. ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** An engineering and workflow manual covering agent architecture, market data pipelines, backtest hygiene, and strict risk controls. - **What this book is NOT:** Not investment advice, a 'guaranteed profit' bot, or a promise of market outperformance. - **Notice:** This edition is on hold. No purchase or advertising activation is authorised by the presence of a local asset package. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. AI Agents in Trading: Automate Your Way to Smarter Markets 02. The Agent Revolution in Financial Markets 03. Understanding Autonomous AI Agents vs Traditional Bots 04. Setting Up Your AI Agent Environment (APIs, Brokers, Data Feeds) 05. Step 1: Create Accounts (5 minutes) 06. Step 2: Set Up Your Python Environment (5 minutes) 07. Step 3: Secure Your API Keys with .env 08. Step 4: Test Your Connection – First Working Script 09. Designing Single-Agent Trading Systems 10. Multi-Agent Trading Frameworks (CrewAI, AutoGen, LangGraph) 11. LLM-Powered Agents for Market Research & Decision Making 12. Executing Trades: From Signal to Order with AI Agents ## Free Sample Excerpt (Edition review) > The sample is unavailable while this edition is under review. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Systematic AI Trading Architecture Duo** (2 ebooks for $37.99 USD — save 24%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/ai-market-systems-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy AI Agents in Trading? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is AI Agents in Trading written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? AI Agents in Trading is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Mastering AI Trading: Architecture, Data Pipelines, Evaluation Loops, and Risk Guardrails for Algorithmic Market Agents - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $24.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 142 pages (~234 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/mastering-ai-trading ## Overview & Core Problem Solved This edition is being reviewed and is not currently available for purchase. Publication review is in progress. Purchase is unavailable until the outstanding content and evidence issues are resolved. ## What You Will Put in Place ## Who This Book Is For - Readers can return after the edition review is complete. ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** An engineering and workflow manual covering agent architecture, market data pipelines, backtest hygiene, and strict risk controls. - **What this book is NOT:** Not investment advice, a 'guaranteed profit' bot, or a promise of market outperformance. - **Notice:** This edition is on hold. No purchase or advertising activation is authorised by the presence of a local asset package. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Introduction to AI Trading 02. Understanding Financial Markets and Trading Basics 03. AI and Machine Learning Fundamentals 04. Data for AI Trading — Sources, Collection, and Preprocessing 05. From Traditional Strategies to AI-Driven Approaches 06. Predictive Models with Supervised Learning 07. Reinforcement Learning for Trading Agents 08. Architecting Intelligent AI Trading Agents 09. Multi-Agent Systems for Advanced Trading 10. Backtesting, Optimization, and Performance Evaluation 11. Risk Management with AI 12. Deploying AI Agents to Live Markets ## Free Sample Excerpt (Edition review) > The sample is unavailable while this edition is under review. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Systematic AI Trading Architecture Duo** (2 ebooks for $37.99 USD — save 24%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/ai-market-systems-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Mastering AI Trading? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Mastering AI Trading written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Mastering AI Trading is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # ChatGPT for Teachers: 50 Time-Saving AI Prompts for Lesson Planning, Differentiation, Rubrics, and Classroom Admin - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** AI & Private Tech - **Digital Price:** $16.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 112 pages (~185 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/chatgpt-for-teachers ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Teachers who use AI weekly save 5.9 hours per week. That's six weeks per school year. Most teachers still aren't using it—because nobody gave them the right prompts. You work 54 hours a week. You spend nearly 10 of those hours grading. You bring planning home on Sundays. You write parent emails at 10 p.m. trying to sound professional while running on empty. A third of your colleagues have considered leaving the profession because of it. This book is not about the future of AI in education. It's about this Monday morning. 50 copy-paste-ready prompts, organized by your actual workday. ChatGPT for Teachers gives you a complete, immediately usable library of AI prompts built specifically for K–12 educators—with full prompt text, real example outputs, and pro tips for every single one. ## What You Will Put in Place - 12 Lesson Planning Prompts — Complete lesson plans, bell ringers, unit outlines, sub plans, differentiated materials, standards-aligned objectives, and more - 10 Grading & Assessment Prompts — Rubrics with real performance descriptors, quiz banks, exit tickets, feedback comments, progress report language, and answer keys with error analysis - 10 Differentiation & Inclusion Prompts — IEP accommodation implementation, ELL scaffolding, UDL audits, reading level differentiation, small-group intervention plans - 8 Parent & Admin Communication Prompts — Behavior emails, positive contacts, conference prep, newsletters, recommendation letters, administrative documentation - 6 Student Engagement Prompts — Socratic seminar questions, creative projects, metacognition prompts, community builders, gamified review - 4 Professional Growth Prompts — Lesson reflection, PLC prep, goal setting, observation prep ## Who This Book Is For - Teachers preparing lesson materials and assessment drafts - Educators who want to review and adapt AI output before classroom use - Adults responsible for privacy, accuracy and age-appropriate classroom practice ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A concrete, step-by-step implementation guide with exact commands, worksheets, and verification math you can audit yourself. - **What this book is NOT:** Not AI hype, vague prompt theory, or unverified time-saving claims that ignore human review time. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. How AI Actually Works — What Every Teacher Needs to Know 02. The Perfect Prompt Formula for Teachers 03. Lesson Planning Prompts (1–12) 04. Assessment and Grading Prompts (13–22) 05. Differentiation and Inclusion Prompts (23–32) 06. Parent and Admin Communication Prompts (33–40) 07. Student Engagement Prompts (41–46) 08. Professional Growth Prompts (47–50) 09. Teaching Students to Use AI Responsibly 10. Building Your Weekly AI Workflow 11. Introduction: The Six Weeks You're Owed 12. Chapter 1 How AI Actually Works — What Every Teacher Needs to Know ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: How AI Actually Works — What Every Teacher Needs to Know) > You are working 54 hours a week. Only 46 percent of those hours involve actual teaching. > The rest is planning, grading, emailing parents, filling out forms, preparing materials, writing progress reports, generating rubrics, creating differentiated worksheets, drafting sub plans, and writing the kind of individual feedback that deserves to exist on student papers but that you simply do not have enough hours to provide with any consistency. According to a 2025 Pew Research report, 84 percent of teachers say there is not enough time during their regular work day to do these fundamental tasks. So they follow the work home. Ninety-five percent of teachers bring grading home with them. Teachers who spend an average of 9.9 hours per week on marking alone — more than a full workday, just on grading — report that a third of them have considered leaving the profession in the past twelve months because of it. > This is the structural reality of modern teaching. And it is, by any honest accounting, unsustainable. > In June 2025, the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup published a national survey of more than 2,200 teachers called “Teaching for Tomorrow: Unlocking Six Weeks a Year With AI.” Its central finding was specific and startling: teachers who use AI tools at least weekly save an average of 5.9 hours per week. Over a school year, that is six full weeks of time reclaimed from the administrative work that has been quietly consuming the profession. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Private AI & Small-Business Operator Stack** (5 ebooks for $69.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/private-ai-operator-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy ChatGPT for Teachers? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is ChatGPT for Teachers written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? ChatGPT for Teachers is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Voice-Clone Scam Defense: How to Protect Your Parents from AI Grandparent Scams, Fake Emergency Calls, and Cash-Pickup Couriers - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Scam Defense & Family Safety - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition, PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 97 pages (~162 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/voice-clone-scam-defense ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The voice on the phone sounds exactly like your son. He's crying. He needs bail money, and he begs you not to tell anyone. In 2025, Americans over 60 reported $352 million in losses to scams they identified as involving AI. Many families never learn whether the voice was cloned, because by the time anyone checks, the cash is already in a stranger's car. Voice-Clone Scam Defense is not another list of red flags. It is a routine your family sets up in one afternoon and practices until it is automatic, so the right move happens even when panic takes over. You can't out-listen a clone. You can out-plan it. Part Two is written directly for the grandparent, in larger type. The appendices add a fridge card, wallet cards, a family agreement, and a note for the grandchildren. ## What You Will Put in Place - The PAUSE Rule : five steps that work whether the voice is real, cloned, or a stranger faking a bad line - The Family Question : how to pick a safe word scammers can't dig out of social media, and what to do when Grandma forgets it - The Sunday Afternoon Setup : a 90-minute family meeting agenda, including how to raise the subject without insulting your parent - Five practice calls : word-for-word scripts for the crying grandchild, the fake lawyer, the "bail bondsman" at the door, and more - Where the money leaves : cash couriers, gold, Bitcoin ATMs and wires, and the bank settings that close each exit - The first hour after a payment : who to call, in what order, and how to spot the recovery scam that usually follows ## Who This Book Is For - Adult children (ages 30–60) setting up calm, respectful phone and banking protections with aging parents - Seniors and grandparents who want a simple, written rule next to the phone before a high-pressure call happens - Families navigating a suspicious online relationship, investment pitch, or urgent money request ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A calm family defense routine built on call-back verification, safe words, banking friction, and non-shaming scripts. - **What this book is NOT:** Not fear-mongering, technical jargon, or advice to rely on 'spotting deepfakes by ear.' - **Notice:** Practical fraud-prevention education — for active financial crimes, immediately contact your bank's fraud department, local police, and official reporting agencies (such as FBI IC3 or FTC). ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. The Call That Comes at 2 a.m. 02. CHAPTER 1 03. How the Call Actually Works 04. CHAPTER 2 05. Why Smart People Pay 06. CHAPTER 3 07. Why You Can't Out-Listen a Clone 08. CHAPTER 4 09. The PAUSE Rule 10. CHAPTER 5 11. The Family Question, Done Right 12. CHAPTER 6 ## Free Sample Excerpt (The Call That Comes at 2 a.m.) > How to Protect Your Parents from AI Grandparent Scams, Fake Emergency Calls, and Cash-Pickup Couriers > No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in reviews. The fridge card, wallet cards, and worksheets in the appendices may be copied for personal and family use. > Important. This book gives general information about preventing and responding to fraud. It is not legal, financial, or law-enforcement advice, and it does not replace your bank, your lawyer, or the police. Scam tactics change quickly. If you believe a crime is happening right now, call 911. If money has already left an account, call your bank’s fraud line immediately. > About the stories. The families in this book are composites. Their names and details are invented, and each story is built from patterns described in federal court filings and government reports. Facts about real criminal cases come only from public sources, which are listed at the back of the book. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Family Scam Defense Pack** (5 ebooks for $64.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/complete-family-scam-defense-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Voice-Clone Scam Defense? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Voice-Clone Scam Defense written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Voice-Clone Scam Defense is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Romance Scam Defense: How to Protect Your Parents and Loved Ones from Online Manipulation, Pig-Butchering, and Relationship Fraud - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Scam Defense & Family Safety - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 124 pages (~205 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/romance-scam-defense ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Romance fraud is now the highest per-capita financial crime in America. And most families never see it coming until it's too late. This educational guide explains common romance-fraud patterns and ways to pause and verify requests. No checklist detects every scam. Use known contact channels and official reporting routes. The book is not an emergency service, investigation or promise of recovering money. ## What You Will Put in Place - The 5-Phase Grooming Playbook — How syndicates operate, from OSINT scouting through love-bombing to the manufactured crisis. Understanding their methods is the foundation of defeating them. - The 360-Degree Red Flag Matrix — 11 specific behavioral, digital, and financial indicators organized by threat level (High Risk vs. Critical), with the syndicate's objective behind each one - 3 Structural Protection Strategies — View-only account monitoring, bank wire limits and Trusted Contact designation, and device hardening—all framed as collaborative measures that preserve your parent's independence - The Emergency Triage Protocol — A precise 24-hour action sequence when a scam is already in progress: Financial Fraud Kill Chain activation, evidence preservation, federal reporting, and family stabilization - Psychological Recovery Framework — How to navigate the grief, shame, and trauma that follow exposure, and how to rebuild the family relationship the scam damaged - A printable Red Flag Checklist you can reference immediately ## Who This Book Is For - Adult children (ages 30–60) setting up calm, respectful phone and banking protections with aging parents - Seniors and grandparents who want a simple, written rule next to the phone before a high-pressure call happens - Families navigating a suspicious online relationship, investment pitch, or urgent money request ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A calm family defense routine built on call-back verification, safe words, banking friction, and non-shaming scripts. - **What this book is NOT:** Not fear-mongering, technical jargon, or advice to rely on 'spotting deepfakes by ear.' - **Notice:** Practical fraud-prevention education — for active financial crimes, immediately contact your bank's fraud department, local police, and official reporting agencies (such as FBI IC3 or FTC). ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. PART 1: UNDERSTANDING ROMANCE SCAMS 02. The Anatomy of Modern Romance Scams & Grooming Mechanics 03. Why Older Adults Are Especially Vulnerable 04. PART 2: RED FLAGS & EARLY WARNING SIGNS 05. The 360-Degree Red Flag Checklist Matrix 06. PART 3: HOW TO TALK TO YOUR PARENTS 07. The Psychology of Denial & The Backfire Effect 08. Verbatim Conversation Scripts 09. PART 4: PROTECTION & PREVENTION STRATEGIES 10. Structural Safety Systems & Collaborative Guardrails 11. PART 5: WHEN A SCAM HAPPENS 12. The Emergency Triage Protocol ## Free Sample Excerpt (PART 1: UNDERSTANDING ROMANCE SCAMS) > How to Protect Your Parents and Loved Ones from Romance Scams Scripts, Red Flags, and Action Plans to Keep Your Family Safe > It typically manifests as a minor, almost imperceptible shift in daily household routines. Your recently widowed mother or retired father begins carrying their mobile smartphone everywhere—even from room to room, guarding the screen face-down with sudden vigilance. You observe an unfamiliar, bright warmth in their eyes, a renewed vitality that hasn't been present in years. When questioned gently, they reveal they have made an exceptional connection online: a deeply attentive gentleman working on an international pipeline, or a highly cultured woman managing an overseas charity bazaar. > Within weeks, this beautiful digital narrative shifts into something darker. The conversational tone at dinner turns defensive. Your parent begins making vague statements about 'true love transcending geographic borders' and starts criticizing the family support structure, stating that their children are overbearing, cynical, or solely focused on preserving their future financial inheritance. Shortly thereafter, you uncover erratic accounting patterns: unusual wire applications, liquidated certificates of deposit, or unexplained panic surrounding bank card spending limits. > The modern landscape of financial exploitation has undergone a fundamental transformation over the last decade. Historically, scams targeted individuals via crude, easily identifiable email broadsides or high-pressure cold calls. Today, the vector of assault has shifted from technological penetration to deep psychological exploitation. Criminal organizations no longer focus on hacking a system; they focus on hacking the human being. This dynamic is nowhere more destructive than in the arena of romance fraud, where the collateral damage is measured not merely in lost capital, but in fractured family ecosystems, shattered identities, and severe psychological trauma. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Family Scam Defense Pack** (5 ebooks for $64.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/complete-family-scam-defense-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Romance Scam Defense? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Romance Scam Defense written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Romance Scam Defense is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Crypto Scam Defense: Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Crypto, Fake Exchanges, Pig-Butchering, and Recovery Scams - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Scam Defense & Family Safety - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 118 pages (~195 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/crypto-scam-defense ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Crypto scams do not look obvious anymore. They look polished, urgent, personal, and profitable. A fake trading platform. A romantic connection with an investment tip. A wallet-draining airdrop. A Telegram support rep who seems official. A Bitcoin ATM emergency. A recovery expert who promises to get your money back for one more fee. Crypto Scam Defense is a practical, plain-English guide for readers who want to participate more carefully, protect family members, and recognize manipulation before money moves. This book does not promise perfect safety or guaranteed recovery. It teaches the habits that reduce avoidable mistakes: pausing under pressure, verifying outside the hype source, reading red flags, checking wallet permissions, asking better due-diligence questions, and responding quickly when something goes wrong. If a message, platform, token, influencer, or new online relationship is pushing you to move fast, this book gives you a slower system. ## What You Will Put in Place - Recognize relationship-investment scams, fake platforms, rug pulls, NFT traps, fake airdrops, and recovery scams - Use a 64-point crypto red flag checklist before sending money or connecting a wallet - Run a 30-minute due-diligence review on any crypto project - Protect parents, spouses, beginners, and less technical family members from urgent-payment pressure - Build safer wallet habits and separate experimentation from storage - Respond in the first hour after a suspected scam ## Who This Book Is For - Adult children (ages 30–60) setting up calm, respectful phone and banking protections with aging parents - Seniors and grandparents who want a simple, written rule next to the phone before a high-pressure call happens - Families navigating a suspicious online relationship, investment pitch, or urgent money request ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A calm family defense routine built on call-back verification, safe words, banking friction, and non-shaming scripts. - **What this book is NOT:** Not fear-mongering, technical jargon, or advice to rely on 'spotting deepfakes by ear.' - **Notice:** Practical fraud-prevention education — for active financial crimes, immediately contact your bank's fraud department, local police, and official reporting agencies (such as FBI IC3 or FTC). ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Contents 02. Introduction 03. 1. Why Crypto Scams Are Worse in 2026 04. The industrialization of fraud 05. AI and synthetic trust 06. Social media as distribution 07. The speed problem 08. The payment problem 09. The culture problem inside crypto 10. Why ordinary people are now in range 11. 2. The Psychology of Crypto Scams 12. FOMO: when delay feels expensive ## Free Sample Excerpt (Contents) > This book is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax, cybersecurity, investment, or mental health advice. Crypto assets and speculative investments involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of all capital. Readers are solely responsible for their own decisions and outcomes. > Examples in this book are based on common scam patterns described by public agencies, law-enforcement reporting, and blockchain analysis research, with details adapted for educational clarity. > This book does not promise total safety, guaranteed recovery of funds, or perfect scam detection. Modern crypto fraud uses social engineering, impersonation, fake investment platforms, payment coercion, and increasingly professionalized infrastructure, which means even careful readers must stay humble and systematic. > The practical goal of this book is narrower and more realistic: help readers reduce avoidable mistakes, recognize manipulation early, protect family members, and respond faster when something goes wrong. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Family Scam Defense Pack** (5 ebooks for $64.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/complete-family-scam-defense-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Crypto Scam Defense? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Crypto Scam Defense written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Crypto Scam Defense is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # What to Say When They Won't Believe You: How to Reach Someone You Love Who Is Still Caught in an Active Scam Without Pushing Them Deeper In - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Scam Defense & Family Safety - **Digital Price:** $16.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition, PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 77 pages (~175 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/what-to-say-when-they-wont-believe-you ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You showed them the proof. They still believe. Maybe it's your father and a woman he has never met. Maybe it's your wife and a trading app that shows a balance you know isn't real. You've sent the articles. You've done the reverse image search. You've argued until someone hung up. And the money keeps going. You are not alone, and your loved one is not stupid. When the FBI started calling people who were being defrauded in crypto-investment scams, about three in four had no idea it was happening to them. These schemes are run by organized professionals, and they prepare their victims for exactly the conversation you are trying to have. Most scam books teach prevention. This one starts where you are: it is already happening, and the person you love won't listen. Drawing on family-intervention methods studied in addiction research, where a non-confrontational approach proved far more effective than a planned confrontation, it gives you a plan for what to say, what not to say, and how to stay close enough to be there when the story finally cracks. Plain language. No fear tactics. No promises that this will work by a certain date, because nothing honest can promise that. What it offers is a plan: a better way to keep telling the truth, and to keep the door open while you do. ## What You Will Put in Place - The STAY conversation: four steps for talking to someone who is defending a scam - Word-for-word scripts, and the common phrases that shut the door - What to do in the first 24 hours while money may still be moving - What banks, brokerages and agencies can do, and what they can't - How to bring in an outside voice they'll actually listen to - What to say on the day they realize, and how to spot the recovery scammers who come next ## Who This Book Is For - Adult children (ages 30–60) setting up calm, respectful phone and banking protections with aging parents - Seniors and grandparents who want a simple, written rule next to the phone before a high-pressure call happens - Families navigating a suspicious online relationship, investment pitch, or urgent money request ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A calm family defense routine built on call-back verification, safe words, banking friction, and non-shaming scripts. - **What this book is NOT:** Not fear-mongering, technical jargon, or advice to rely on 'spotting deepfakes by ear.' - **Notice:** Practical fraud-prevention education — for active financial crimes, immediately contact your bank's fraud department, local police, and official reporting agencies (such as FBI IC3 or FTC). ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Before You Begin 02. You are hurting too 03. What this book is 04. What this book is not 05. The one idea 06. How the book is laid out 07. CHAPTER 1 08. About Three in Four 09. What the FBI found when it called 10. Who is on the other end 11. How big this is 12. Why “smart” doesn’t protect anyone ## Free Sample Excerpt (Before You Begin) > What to Say When They Won’t Believe You: How to Reach Someone You Love Who Is Still Caught in a Scam > No part of this book may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in reviews. > Important. This book provides general information only. It is not legal, financial, medical or mental-health advice, and it does not replace advice from a qualified professional. The author is not a lawyer, financial adviser, therapist or law-enforcement officer. Laws, bank practices and agency services vary by state and change over time. For decisions about accounts, powers of attorney, guardianship or reporting, consult a qualified professional where you live. > If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If someone is thinking about suicide, call or text 988. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Family Scam Defense Pack** (5 ebooks for $64.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/complete-family-scam-defense-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy What to Say When They Won't Believe You? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is What to Say When They Won't Believe You written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? What to Say When They Won't Believe You is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB and PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The 2026 Family Scam Defense Handbook: Scripts, Checklists, and Emergency Plans to Stop AI Voice Clones, Deepfakes, Account Takeovers, and Fraud - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Scam Defense & Family Safety - **Digital Price:** $21.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 140 pages (~231 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-2026-family-scam-defense-handbook ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Scams are no longer obvious. Your family needs a system before the emergency call arrives. A fake bank call. A cloned voice. A hacked social account. A romance that turns into an investment trap. A delivery text that steals a card. A caller who says your child is in danger and tells you not to hang up. Modern scammers do not need you to be foolish. They need you to be rushed, worried, lonely, embarrassed, or isolated for a few minutes. The 2026 Family Scam Defense Handbook is a practical field manual for families who want scripts, rules, checklists, and emergency steps for the AI-era scam environment. This is not a fear book. It is a household operating system for a world where voices, messages, screenshots, and profiles can be faked. ## What You Will Put in Place - Create a family code phrase for emergency verification - Stop AI voice-clone and virtual-kidnapping pressure tactics - Recognize bank, government, tech-support, delivery, romance, and recovery scams - Protect older parents, teenagers, spouses, and small-business accounts - Lock down email, phone, banking, social media, and payment apps - Use clear scripts when a caller demands secrecy, gift cards, crypto, or wire transfers ## Who This Book Is For - Adult children (ages 30–60) setting up calm, respectful phone and banking protections with aging parents - Seniors and grandparents who want a simple, written rule next to the phone before a high-pressure call happens - Families navigating a suspicious online relationship, investment pitch, or urgent money request ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A calm family defense routine built on call-back verification, safe words, banking friction, and non-shaming scripts. - **What this book is NOT:** Not fear-mongering, technical jargon, or advice to rely on 'spotting deepfakes by ear.' - **Notice:** Practical fraud-prevention education — for active financial crimes, immediately contact your bank's fraud department, local police, and official reporting agencies (such as FBI IC3 or FTC). ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Contents 02. Introduction: The Scammer Does Not Need You to Be Foolish 03. Here is the core rule that runs through every chapter: 04. 1. Why Family Scams Changed in 2026 05. 2. The Scammer's Playbook 06. Isolation is the red flag that deserves the strongest family rule: 07. The scammer's playbook can be summarized with one sentence: 08. Your family's playbook is the opposite: 09. Here are the questions every family member should memorize: 10. 3. The Family Defense System 11. Your family defense system has five parts: 12. Start with the Family Scam Rule: ## Free Sample Excerpt (Contents) > Scripts, Checklists, and Emergency Plans to Stop AI Voice Clones, Deepfakes, Account Takeovers, Romance Scams, and Social-Media Fraud > This book is for educational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, investment, medical, or mental health advice. Scam methods, reporting portals, banking procedures, platform rules, and government guidance can change. Verify important steps with your bank, card issuer, phone provider, local police, the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, IdentityTheft.gov, the relevant platform, and qualified professionals when needed. > The examples in this book are fictional composites based on common scam patterns reported by consumers, government agencies, law enforcement, cybersecurity guidance, and public online discussions. They are not promises of prevention, recovery, prosecution, reimbursement, or any specific result. > If you are in immediate physical danger, contact emergency services. If you believe a child, vulnerable adult, or elder is being exploited, contact the appropriate local authorities or adult protective services. If you have already sent money, act quickly and contact the financial institution used for the payment before doing anything else. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Family Scam Defense Pack** (5 ebooks for $64.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/complete-family-scam-defense-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The 2026 Family Scam Defense Handbook? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The 2026 Family Scam Defense Handbook written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The 2026 Family Scam Defense Handbook is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Before You're Replaced: The Honest Career Survival Guide for Workers Navigating AI, Automation, and the New World of Work - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 116 pages (~191 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/before-youre-replaced ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You've been watching the headlines. Now you're watching your own job. The reports your team used to spend three days writing are being generated overnight. A colleague — competent, experienced, loyal — just got laid off. The explanation was vague. "Restructuring." You nodded and said nothing, but something cold moved through your chest. The fear you're feeling is not irrational. Forty percent of workers now fear AI will eliminate their job. Sixty percent of American workers believe AI destroys more jobs than it creates. These aren't fringe anxieties. They are majority concerns, held by experienced, capable people watching their industries transform in real time. Most books about AI and work are written for managers and executives — the people deciding how to use AI to cut costs. This book is written for the person whose costs are being cut. Before You're Replaced is the career survival guide that tells you the truth and gives you something real to do about it. ## What You Will Put in Place - The task-not-job audit — AI doesn't replace jobs, it replaces tasks. Learn to assess your exact automation exposure before your employer does it for you. - The early warning decoder — the specific language and patterns organizations use when restructuring is coming and they haven't told you yet. - The 90-day skill sprint system — how to build the skills that actually matter, in 20-30 minutes a day, without quitting your job or going back to school. - The AI ally playbook — why workers who refuse to engage with AI tools are more at risk than those who embrace them, and exactly how to make AI work for you. - The irreplaceability blueprint — how to position yourself so that the people with power over your employment clearly feel your value before any restructuring decision is made. - The income diversification roadmap — how to build a second income source from your existing expertise, so one employer's decision never controls your financial future. ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Part I: Diagnosing the Real Problem Without Hype or Panic 02. Part II: Setting Up the Core Daily & Weekly Operating Protocol 03. Part III: Scripts, Checklists, and High-Pressure Edge Cases 04. Part IV: Troubleshooting Setbacks & Sustaining the Plan 05. Appendices: Quick-Reference Checklists & Action Templates ## Free Sample Excerpt (Opening Excerpt — Inside the Book) > The Honest Career Survival Guide for Workers Navigating AI, Automation, and the New World of Work > For everyone who has stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering if their job will still exist in five years. > You showed up. You learned the tools. You put in the hours, maybe for years, maybe for decades. You built a career the way you were told to build one — get the degree, get the job, get good at it, stay loyal, move up. And you did. Maybe not perfectly, but well enough. Well enough to feel like you had a foundation. > And then something shifted. Maybe it happened slowly, like a tide going out. One day you noticed that the reports your team used to spend three days compiling were being generated overnight by an AI tool your company quietly installed. Or you read a headline about your industry and felt a cold thing move through your chest. Or a colleague got laid off — someone competent, someone who'd been there longer than you — and the explanation given was something vague about "restructuring for efficiency." Or maybe you're already on the other side of that moment. Maybe the job is already gone, and you're sitting here trying to figure out what comes next. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Before You're Replaced? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Before You're Replaced written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Before You're Replaced is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Still Employed: The Mid-Career Worker's Honest Guide to AI Risk, Job Security, and Building Leverage That Lasts - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 114 pages (~188 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/still-employed ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You've done everything right. So why does it feel like the ground is shifting? You've built a real career. You've adapted before. But this time is different — and you're not wrong to think so. When 60 percent of American workers say they believe AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates, when layoffs are hitting established professionals in marketing, finance, customer service, law, and management, when your company's last "restructuring" came wrapped in language about "efficiency" — your gut is telling you something real. Most books about AI and careers aren't written for you. The tech-optimist books are written for people who love technology and need permission to embrace it. The "10 AI-proof careers" listicles are written for twenty-three-year-olds still deciding what to do. The "learn to code" books assume you have a year to retrain and an appetite to start over. Still Employed is written for the worker who is established, financially obligated, and navigating this in real time — without the luxury of pretending the fear away or the time to start from scratch. This is not a book that promises everything will be fine. It's a book that gives you the clearest possible picture of where you stand, and a practical path forward that respects your intelligence, your obligations, and your hard-won experience. ## What You Will Put in Place - A real risk assessment framework — not a quiz, but a four-factor method for honestly evaluating your actual vulnerability: task composition, industry trajectory, replaceability, and employer financial pressure - The disruption vs. displacement distinction — the most important question most workers are getting wrong, and how to know which one you're actually facing - A skills audit that actually works — the three-category framework (enduring, transitional, declining) that tells you where to put your energy, and how to shift your weekly hours accordingly - The visibility problem solved — why good work isn't enough when headcount decisions are made by people who don't see your daily work, and four specific tools for making your value legible - The parallel track strategy — how to build options while you're still employed, without betraying your current role or betting everything on an uncertain pivot - The financial cushion conversation no one else is having — why nine to twelve months of runway changes the quality of every decision you make during a transition ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Part I: Diagnosing the Real Problem Without Hype or Panic 02. Part II: Setting Up the Core Daily & Weekly Operating Protocol 03. Part III: Scripts, Checklists, and High-Pressure Edge Cases 04. Part IV: Troubleshooting Setbacks & Sustaining the Plan 05. Appendices: Quick-Reference Checklists & Action Templates ## Free Sample Excerpt (Opening Excerpt — Inside the Book) > The Mid-Career Worker's Honest Guide to AI Risk, Job Security, and Building a Career That Survives What's Coming > This book is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional career, financial, legal, or psychological advice. The author and publisher make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the contents. Readers should consult qualified professionals before making major career or financial decisions. The strategies discussed represent what research and experience suggest may be helpful for many people and are not guarantees of any particular outcome. > For the workers who built their careers carefully, did everything right, and now find themselves wondering if the rules changed while they weren't looking. > You didn't panic when the internet arrived. You didn't panic when email replaced memos, when spreadsheets replaced ledger books, or when the smartphone put a computer in everyone's pocket. You adapted. You always adapted. That's how you got to where you are. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Still Employed? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Still Employed written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Still Employed is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Outrun the Algorithm: The No-Panic Playbook for White-Collar Workers Surviving AI Displacement - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 112 pages (~185 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/outrun-the-algorithm ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You're not panicking. You're paying attention. That's different. Something shifted. Maybe it was the LinkedIn post that went viral about AI replacing entire departments. Maybe it was the meeting where your manager mentioned "efficiency tools" in a tone that made your stomach drop. Maybe it was watching a good colleague get walked out with a box of desk items and a vague explanation about restructuring. You're not imagining it. The labor market is changing in ways that are real, specific, and happening faster than most people want to admit. But the viral doom essays aren't giving you what you actually need — a clear read on your own risk and a plan for what to do about it. Outrun the Algorithm is the honest, practical guide that tells you the truth — and then gives you actual tools. In Part One, you'll get clear on your real situation: ## What You Will Put in Place - How AI actually displaces jobs (it's not what the headlines suggest) - The skill audit that tells you which parts of your role are vulnerable — and which aren't - Which industries are moving fast, which are moving slow, and how to read the signals in your own sector - The three things AI is genuinely not good at — and how to position yourself inside them - The specific skill stack that compounds in value as AI takes over more routine work - How to become visible inside your organization before you need to be ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. PART ONE 02. Chapter One: Your Job Isn’t Gone (Yet)—But You Should Know the Truth 03. The Fear Is Real, But the Headlines Are Wrong 04. How AI Actually Replaces Jobs (It’s Not What You Think) 05. The Automation Vulnerability Scale — Where Do You Fall? 06. Stop Comparing Yourself to Headlines 07. Chapter Two: Taking Honest Stock of Where You Stand 08. The Skill Audit — What You Actually Do All Day 09. Replaceable vs. Irreplaceable — The Honest Assessment 10. What Your Employer Sees That You Don’t 11. The “Am I Already Behind?” Trap 12. Chapter Three: The Industries and Roles Most at Risk — Without the Spin ## Free Sample Excerpt (PART ONE) > You bought it because something shifted. Maybe it was a LinkedIn post that went viral about how AI is replacing entire departments. Maybe it was the meeting where your manager mentioned “efficiency tools” in a tone that made your stomach drop. Maybe you watched a colleague—someone good at their job, someone you respected—get walked out with a box of desk items and a vague explanation about “restructuring.” Maybe you’ve just been quietly watching the industry you built your career in start to look different, move faster, and need fewer of the things you’re good at. > You’re not panicking. You’re paying attention. And those are two very different things. > The past eighteen months have produced a torrent of headlines about artificial intelligence and the job market. The most viral pieces have been the doom essays—the ones that say we’re heading into a “white-collar recession,” that AI will eliminate 40 percent of professional jobs within a decade, that if you’re not a prompt engineer or an AI trainer you should be afraid. These essays get millions of views because fear travels fast and because there’s just enough truth in them to make you stop scrolling. > The truth about AI and your career is less dramatic and more useful than the headlines suggest. Yes, AI is eliminating some tasks, slowing hiring in some roles, and changing what employers need from their people. That’s real. But the workers who are navigating this well aren’t the ones who learned to code at forty-five, or who pivoted into machine learning, or who got MBA debt to “futureproof” themselves. They’re people who got clear about what they actually offer, positioned themselves well inside their organizations, built relationships before they needed them, and learned to work alongside AI tools rather than pretending those tools don’t exist. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Outrun the Algorithm? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Outrun the Algorithm written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Outrun the Algorithm is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Not Obsolete: The Real-World Playbook for Rebuilding Your Career, Income, and Identity After AI Takes Your Job - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 118 pages (~195 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/not-obsolete ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You did everything right. And then AI took your job anyway. You weren't careless. You weren't resistant to change. You spent twenty years building real expertise, delivering consistent results, earning the trust of people who mattered — and none of it was enough to protect you from a workforce reduction you didn't see coming. Now you're facing something that most career books aren't equipped to address: a job loss that doesn't feel like a normal recession layoff, because it isn't. When a machine learns to do what you do, it doesn't just take your income. It takes your professional identity, your daily structure, your sense of where you belong in the world. And the standard advice — "just reskill," "stay positive," "network more" — feels like it was written for someone in a completely different situation than the one you're actually in. Not Obsolete was written for you. Specifically for you. This book gives you the honest map for what actually comes next — starting with the grief nobody names, through the practical financial and job-search mechanics, and all the way to building a career architecture designed to outlast the next wave of disruption. ## What You Will Put in Place - Why AI displacement hits differently than other layoffs — and why the conventional career advice falls short for exactly your situation - A complete financial triage framework for the first 90 days: unemployment, healthcare, retirement accounts, and the honest conversation you need to have with your household - The full asset inventory process — how to see your transferable skills, experience, and network for what they're actually worth in the changed market - Bridge income strategies for your level — consulting, fractional work, advisory roles, and contract engagements that generate income without requiring you to start over - The identity work that most career books skip — how to rebuild your professional narrative after the role that defined you is gone - A career architecture built for resilience — so the next disruption is a navigation problem, not a catastrophe ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Part 1: What Just Happened 02. The New Layoff — Why This One Cuts Deeper 03. The Grief Nobody Names 04. Understanding the Economic Landscape Honestly 05. Part 2: Taking Stock 06. What You Actually Have 07. Financial Triage — The First 90 Days 08. The People Around You 09. Part 3: Building the Road Forward 10. The Job Market Has Changed — Here's the Map 11. Positioning Yourself as the Experienced Choice 12. Income While You Transition ## Free Sample Excerpt (Part 1: What Just Happened) > You showed up early and stayed late. You built expertise across twenty years of work. You took the training courses, delivered on your commitments, and earned the trust of people who mattered. You gave your employer decades of good judgment and reliable effort, and somewhere along the way, your job became part of how you understood yourself. > Then the email arrived. Or the meeting invitation with no subject line. Or the conference call where HR was on the line and your manager was conspicuously quiet. And in fifteen minutes, the thing you'd built your professional life around was gone—not because of a performance problem, not because of a reorganization you could have predicted, but because the company decided that an AI system could do most of what you did, faster and for less. > If you're reading this, you know the particular quality of that silence after. The way the rest of the day passed in a kind of slow-motion unreality. The strange impulse to call someone who would understand, followed by the dawning realization that you weren't sure who that person was. The fear that arrived sometime in the first forty-eight hours—not as a slow concern but as something closer to physical dread. > I want to start by telling you something most books about career disruption skip over entirely: what just happened to you is genuinely hard. Not 'a bump in the road' hard. Not 'this will make you stronger' hard. Actually, legitimately, life-disrupting hard. The grief is real. The fear is rational. The confusion about identity and what comes next is not a sign that something is wrong with you—it's a sign that you're a person who had something real and lost it. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Not Obsolete? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Not Obsolete written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Not Obsolete is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # You Are Not Your Job: Rebuilding Your Identity, Confidence, and Practical Momentum After Layoff, Downsizing, or Career Collapse - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $16.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 110 pages (~182 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/you-are-not-your-job ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Your job is gone. But that's not the part that's keeping you up at night. You've updated your resume. You've told everyone you're fine. But somewhere underneath the busy activity of job searching, there's a harder, quieter question you can't shake: If you're not that title, not that team, not that role—then who are you? Most books about job loss are really books about job search. They teach you how to optimize your LinkedIn, network without feeling desperate, and land the next position. This book goes somewhere those books don't—into the identity crash that happens when the thing you called your career turns out to have been the thing you called yourself. You Are Not Your Job is a warm, direct, research-grounded guide for anyone navigating the specific emotional and psychological wreckage of losing work they cared about. Whether you were laid off, downsized, or pushed out—whether you saw it coming or it blindsided you completely—the questions underneath the event are the same. Filip S. writes for the reader who is smart enough to know this is complicated, and honest enough to want the real version rather than the reassuring one. You Are Not Your Job doesn't promise a better career. It helps you become a more complete person—one whose sense of worth doesn't rise and fall with employment status. ## What You Will Put in Place - An honest account of what job loss actually is —not just a financial event, but an identity disruption, a grief, and a structural collapse that most resources refuse to name - Practical systems for the immediate crisis —what to do about money, health insurance, and daily structure in the first days and weeks, without panic - Tools for the thought patterns that are making it worse —the shame narratives, the spirals, the 3am lies your brain tells you when you're under sustained stress - The relationship complications no one talks about —what's happening with your partner, what to say to your kids, how to handle the well-meaning people who keep making it worse ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Chapter 1 02. Chapter 2 03. Chapter 3 04. Chapter 4 05. Chapter 5 06. Chapter 6 07. Chapter 7 08. Chapter 8 09. Chapter 9 10. Chapter 10 11. Chapter 11 12. Chapter 12 ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1) > Rebuilding Your Identity, Confidence, and Purpose After Layoff, Downsizing, or Career Collapse > You remember exactly where you were. Maybe it was a calendar invite that appeared with no explanation. Maybe it was a manager who couldn't hold eye contact. Maybe it was an email with phrases like “restructuring” and “difficult decision” and “last day” stacked on top of each other like rocks on your chest. Whatever the moment was, you remember it with a sharpness that ordinary days don’t have. > The first few days, you might have moved through them in a kind of productive numbness — making lists, updating your LinkedIn, telling yourself this was all going to be fine. Or maybe you couldn’t get off the couch. Or maybe you swung between both within the same afternoon. All of that is more normal than anyone admits. > But somewhere in those first weeks, something else started to surface. Beyond the financial worry — which is real and we’ll address it directly — there was another question, quieter and harder to name. It came up when someone asked what you’d been up to. It showed up in the mirror at 7am when your body was programmed to be somewhere and suddenly had nowhere to be. It was there in the strange guilt of sitting in a coffee shop on a Tuesday while everyone else was apparently living a life that had purpose. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy You Are Not Your Job? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is You Are Not Your Job written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? You Are Not Your Job is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # AI Won't Replace You — But Someone Using AI Will: Practical Daily Workflows to Become the Most Capable AI-Literate Operator on Your Team - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $14.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 115 pages (~190 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/ai-wont-replace-you-but-someone-using-ai-will ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Your job isn't disappearing. But the way you do it? That's already changed. Every week there's a new headline: AI will replace millions of jobs. ChatGPT passes the bar exam. Company cuts entire department. Here's what nobody tells you — because it doesn't generate clicks: AI isn't coming for your job. But the colleague who learned to use AI? They're coming for your relevance. While you're spending three hours on a report, they're finishing it in fifteen minutes — and spending the rest of their time on the strategic work that gets people promoted. ## What You Will Put in Place - Why this technology shift is different from every one before it — and why the window to adapt is closing - The 5 AI skills that actually matter at work (none of them involve coding) - Exactly how to use AI in admin, marketing, HR, and finance — with specific prompts and workflows you can use today - How to become "the AI person" on your team and make yourself impossible to replace - The only AI tools worth your time and money — cut through the noise - A complete 30-day action plan that takes you from AI-curious to AI-competent ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. The Wake-Up Call: Why This Time Is Different 02. What AI Actually Is (And What It Is Not) 03. The AI Skills That Actually Matter at Work 04. AI for Admin and Operations: Automate the Work You Hate 05. AI for Marketing and Content: Your New Creative Partner 06. AI for HR and People Operations: Work Smarter With People 07. AI for Finance and Accounting: Numbers at the Speed of Thought 08. How to Become the AI Person on Your Team 09. The AI Toolkit: Tools You Should Know Right Now 10. Your 30-Day AI Action Plan 11. Introduction: The Shift Has Already Started 12. Chapter 1 ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: The Wake-Up Call: Why This Time Is Different) > This book is intended for informational purposes only. The author makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. AI tools and capabilities described may change after publication. > Let me be blunt with you. The world of work is changing, and it is changing faster than most people realize. You have probably seen the headlines. "AI Will Eliminate 300 Million Jobs." "ChatGPT Passes the Bar Exam." "Company Replaces Entire Department With AI." Every week there is a new story designed to make you feel like the ground beneath your career is crumbling. > Here is the truth that nobody in the media wants to tell you, because it does not generate clicks: AI is not coming for your job. At least, not directly. What is actually happening is far more nuanced, and in many ways, far more manageable than the doom-and-gloom crowd would have you believe. > The real threat is not artificial intelligence itself. The real threat is the colleague sitting two desks away from you who figured out how to use AI to do in two hours what used to take two days. The real threat is the job candidate who walks into an interview and casually mentions they automated their entire reporting workflow using tools that did not exist eighteen months ago. The real threat is the freelancer who can now deliver work at a quality and speed that makes entire teams look slow. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy AI Won't Replace You — But Someone Using AI Will? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is AI Won't Replace You — But Someone Using AI Will written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? AI Won't Replace You — But Someone Using AI Will is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Side Hustle Before the Layoff: Build Your Backup Income Runway Now—Before Your Company Decides for You - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $14.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 116 pages (~191 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/side-hustle-before-the-layoff ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The layoff isn't the problem. Having only one source of income is. Almost half of American workers report higher financial stress today than a year ago. Hiring freezes are quietly extending into second and third quarters. AI is compressing the productivity of every white-collar job. And the conversation about your "seat" is happening in a room you're not in. You don't get a vote in that meeting. You only get to decide what you have built before it happens. This is not a course, a coaching program, or a get-rich-quick playbook. It is a tactical, no-fluff manual for working professionals who can feel the floor shifting and have somewhere between two evenings a week and ninety days to do something about it. Corporate professionals between 28 and 50 who do not need motivation. They need a plan. They have skills, a network, and a household to support, and they are running out of patience with advice that assumes they can quit their job, move to Bali, or build an audience for six months before earning a dollar. ## What You Will Put in Place - Calculate your real runway — the honest number, not the comforting one - Audit the skills you already have, and translate them into offers you can sell on Monday - Choose between the five side-income categories that actually work for people with demanding day jobs - Land your first paying customer in fourteen days — without a website, an LLC, or a personal brand - Build a sustainable Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday rhythm that doesn't burn you out by month three - Price your work without flinching — and write a one-page contract that protects you ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. The Layoff You Don't See Coming 02. Why “Update Your LinkedIn” Is Not a Backup Plan 03. The 90-Day Runway 04. The Skill Audit 05. Five Side Hustles That Work for Tired Professionals 06. Picking Your Lane Without Spending Six Months on Research 07. Your First Paying Customer in 14 Days 08. Working Your Day Job, Building Your Night Engine 09. Pricing, Contracts, and the Fear of Looking Greedy 10. From Hustle to Exit: When to Stay, Scale, or Walk 11. Chapter 1 12. Chapter 2 ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1. The Layoff You Don't See Coming) > You picked this book up for a reason. Maybe it was the rumor that your division is "under review." Maybe it was the second hiring freeze in twelve months, or the new VP nobody can read, or the colleague who got walked out on a Tuesday with no warning. Maybe it was nothing concrete at all—just a feeling that the floor under your career is no longer where it was last year. > That feeling is not paranoia. The labor market has shifted under salaried professionals in a way that didn't happen to our parents. Restructurings used to be loud, contained, and survivable if you kept your head down. Now they happen quietly, by spreadsheet, in waves that don't care how loyal you have been or how good your last review was. AI is accelerating it. Investors are demanding it. The companies you work for are not going to warn you in advance. > This book is not a pep talk. It is not going to tell you to manifest abundance, polish your personal brand, or follow your passion. It is a working manual for a specific job: building a second source of income, starting from where you are, in the time you have left before the decision is made for you. > You do not need to quit. You do not need a viral idea. You do not need an investor, a co-founder, a course, or six months of "preparing." You need ninety days, two evenings a week, and the willingness to do something that will feel awkward for the first thirty days and obvious after that. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Side Hustle Before the Layoff? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Side Hustle Before the Layoff written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Side Hustle Before the Layoff is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The $1,000/Month Side Hustle Blueprint: A No-Hype Service & Skill Plan for People With a Day Job, Limited Hours, and Zero Tolerance for Scams - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Career & AI Resilience - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 120 pages (~198 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-1000-month-side-hustle-blueprint ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The median side hustle earns just $200 a month. This book is built to put you in the 10% who clear $1,000 — without the hype, the burnout, or the scams. You already have a job. You already have responsibilities. What you don't have is spare time, money to gamble, or patience for one more guru promising $10,000 a month from a beach. You're here because the economy feels uncertain, prices keep climbing, and you want a second income that's real . The honest truth most side hustle books won't tell you Most side hustlers earn almost nothing — not because they're lazy, but because they chase hype, pick the wrong path, and quit right before it works. The $1,000/Month Side Hustle Blueprint is the opposite of hype. It's a step-by-step system grounded in real 2025–2026 income data, built specifically for busy people who refuse to get scammed. Reselling & flipping • Freelance skill services • Local hands-on services • Tutoring & teaching • Pet care • Bookkeeping for small businesses • Digital products & print-on-demand • Renting what you already own. ## What You Will Put in Place - The honest math of side income — so you're never fooled by fantasy promises again - The 5 reasons side hustles fail — and the exact defense against each one - The 5-hour-week system — how to find the time when you swear you have none - Complete scam-proofing — the iron rule and red-flag card that protect you from the fraud exploding across this entire space - The Skills Audit — discover the sellable assets you already have but overlook - The $1,000 math — reverse-engineer your exact target into a weekly plan you can count ## Who This Book Is For - Mid-career professionals watching AI reshape their department and wanting measurable leverage before restructurings - Employees with limited evening energy who want an honest, scam-free plan to build backup income - Workers recovering from a layoff who need both a practical 90-day plan and a steadier sense of identity ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A sober, arithmetic-first career and income playbook built around real workplace leverage, skill positioning, and realistic weekly hours. - **What this book is NOT:** Not passive-income hype, overnight wealth promises, or generic resume platitudes. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. The Honest Math of Side Income 02. The Five Reasons Side Hustles Fail 03. The Time Problem (and the 5-Hour Solution) 04. Scam-Proofing Yourself Before You Start 05. The Skills Audit — You Already Have an Asset 06. How to Pick ONE (and Ignore Everything Else) 07. The $1,000 Math — Reverse-Engineering Your Number 08. Validate in 7 Days, Before You Waste a Month 09. Getting Your First Paying Customer 10. Pricing, Time, and Not Burning Out 11. The Eight Realistic Paths to $1,000 12. Scaling, Stacking, and Knowing When to Stop ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: The Honest Math of Side Income) > Let’s start with the number most side hustle books will never tell you, because it does not sell a dream. > The median side hustle in America earns about two hundred dollars a month. Not two thousand. Not twenty thousand. Two hundred. According to Bankrate’s 2025 survey, that median actually fell from the year before, and side hustle participation dropped to its lowest level since 2017 — not because people stopped needing money, but because they ran the numbers and decided the effort wasn’t worth the return. Roughly two out of three side hustlers report burnout. Only about ten percent clear a thousand dollars a month. > I am opening with that because everything else in this book depends on you trusting that I will tell you the truth. The internet is drowning in people promising you ten thousand dollars a month from dropshipping, passive income while you sleep, and a laptop lifestyle on a beach. Most of them make their money selling you the course, not doing the thing. The gap between what is promised and what is real is exactly why most people who start a side hustle quit within a few months, a little poorer and a lot more cynical. > So here is my promise, and it is deliberately small: this book will give you a realistic, step-by-step plan to earn an extra one thousand dollars a month, working five to eight hours a week, around a job you already have, using skills you already possess, without falling for a single scam. That’s it. Not a business empire. Not quitting your job by Friday. One thousand dollars a month — the number that puts you in the top ten percent of all side hustlers, and the number that, for most households, changes the actual texture of life. ## Bundle Option Included in **The AI-Era Career & Backup Income Playbook Pack** (5 ebooks for $57.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/career-resilience-complete-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The $1,000/Month Side Hustle Blueprint? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The $1,000/Month Side Hustle Blueprint written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The $1,000/Month Side Hustle Blueprint is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # ADHD Productivity for Grown-Ups: A Low-Friction System for Focus, Task Capture, Routines, and Recovery After Derailment - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 126 pages (~208 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/adhd-productivity-for-grown-ups ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Most productivity advice was not built for an ADHD brain. If you have tried planners, apps, routines, timers, Sunday resets, morning rituals, and fresh starts only to watch them collapse after one missed day, the problem may not be discipline. The problem may be friction. ADHD Productivity for Grown-Ups is a practical, low-pressure system for adults who need focus, task capture, planning, routines, and recovery tools that survive real life. This is not a cure, diagnosis guide, or motivational speech. It is a field manual for reducing memory load, making tasks visible, starting faster, planning by energy, handling derailment, and protecting yourself from burnout and shame. The goal is not a flawless life. The goal is a more livable one: fewer lost tasks, fewer shame spirals, faster restarts, and a system gentle enough to return to after a bad day. ## What You Will Put in Place - Build an external brain that keeps tasks from disappearing - Turn vague tasks into next visible actions - Plan by energy instead of fantasy capacity - Use low-friction focus sprints, body doubling, and prepared starts - Make time visible with anchors, timers, and transition cues - Create routines with full, short, and rescue versions ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Contents 02. Introduction: Stop Trying to Become a Different Brain 03. The low-friction test 04. The support-before-willpower rule 05. The restart assumption 06. The dignity filter 07. How to know this chapter is working 08. Practice 09. 1. Why Traditional Productivity Advice Fails ADHD Brains 10. Assumption spotting 11. Failure as data 12. The single bottleneck rule ## Free Sample Excerpt (Contents) > A Low-Friction System for Focus, Task Capture, Routines, and Recovery After Derailment > ADHD is a real neurodevelopmental condition with a wide range of presentations. If you have concerns about diagnosis, medication, treatment, sleep, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-harm thoughts, or co-occurring conditions, consult a qualified clinician or emergency services as appropriate. > The strategies in this book are practical supports for daily functioning. They do not promise symptom elimination, cure, guaranteed productivity, job protection, or any specific medical or legal outcome. > For adults who have spent years feeling capable, overwhelmed, bright, behind, motivated, exhausted, and misunderstood - sometimes all before lunch. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Low-Friction Focus & Anxiety Reset Pack** (4 ebooks for $47.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/focus-and-calm-reset-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy ADHD Productivity for Grown-Ups? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is ADHD Productivity for Grown-Ups written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? ADHD Productivity for Grown-Ups is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Finally Makes Sense: The Adult ADHD Playbook for the Late-Diagnosed - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 118 pages (~195 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/finally-makes-sense ## Overview & Core Problem Solved For decades, you thought you were the problem. You weren't. You just didn't have the right explanation. Maybe you got the diagnosis recently. Maybe you're still waiting for one. Either way, you've spent years — possibly your entire adult life — trying to function the way everyone else seemed to manage effortlessly, failing in ways you couldn't explain, and quietly concluding that the failure was you. It wasn't. You were running a different operating system in a world that assumed you had the standard one. Finally Makes Sense is the practical, honest playbook for adults who found out late that their brain works differently — and who need real tools for their real life, not a children's book repurposed for grown-ups. This book gives you what most ADHD resources don't: What this book is not: an ADHD superpowers manifesto. That genre is patronizing to the people whose careers, relationships, and finances bore real costs from years without diagnosis. This book holds both truths: the challenges were real, the costs were real, and there is a path forward that doesn't require pretending the hard parts didn't happen. ## What You Will Put in Place - Why nobody caught it — the history, the gender gap, the compensation mechanisms, and the diagnostic failures that left you undiagnosed for decades - The full emotional picture — grief, relief, anger, and the complicated feelings that don't appear in symptom checklists - How the ADHD brain actually works — dopamine regulation, executive function, and time blindness explained in plain language, because understanding the mechanism changes everything - Systems that actually fit your brain — for time, money, and work — built around how ADHD attention and motivation work, not how productivity culture assumes everyone thinks - Rejection sensitive dysphoria — the most painful, most underrecognized feature of adult ADHD, finally named and addressed - The disclosure decision — who to tell, when, what to say, and how to protect yourself at work ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Why Nobody Caught It (and Why That’s Not Your Fault) 02. Grief, Relief, and the Complicated Feelings of a Late Diagnosis 03. How the ADHD Brain Actually Works 04. Time, Calendars, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves 05. Money, Impulsivity, and Financial Systems That Fit Your Brain 06. The Work Problem — Careers, Focus, and What to Do 07. Rejection Sensitivity and the Emotional Side Nobody Talks About 08. How to Tell People — Who, When, and What to Say 09. The ADHD Relationship 10. Treatment — Medication, Therapy, and What the Research Shows 11. The Daily Blueprint — Routines and Habits for the ADHD Brain 12. Identity After Diagnosis ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: Why Nobody Caught It (and Why That’s Not Your Fault)) > You were in a meeting, or reading an article, or listening to a podcast — and something shifted. A list of symptoms that the neurotypical world has always called laziness, rudeness, emotional instability, or just personal failure suddenly arranged themselves into a different shape. This is what ADHD looks like. And you thought: oh. That’s me. > For many adults who receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life — in their thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond — the moment of recognition is followed by something unexpected: not just relief, but grief. Relief because there is finally an explanation for a lifetime of struggles that felt inexplicable, private, and shameful. And grief, because you can’t help but wonder what might have been different if someone had understood this about you thirty years ago. Both feelings are valid. Both are part of this. > This book is for the person who just received a late diagnosis, suspects they have ADHD, or has known for a while but hasn’t found resources that actually match their adult life. It is not a book for parents of children with ADHD, though some of you are both. It is a book about your brain — how it actually works, what that means for the systems everyone told you to use, and how to rebuild your life around the brain you have rather than the one that schooling and productivity culture assumed you’d have. > This book is not a clinical manual. I will not ask you to memorize DSM criteria or navigate diagnostic complexity. This book is a practical, honest field guide for adults living an ADHD life, written in the plain language of lived experience backed by research, not in the jargon of academic literature. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Low-Friction Focus & Anxiety Reset Pack** (4 ebooks for $47.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/focus-and-calm-reset-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Finally Makes Sense? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Finally Makes Sense written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Finally Makes Sense is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The 10-Minute Rule: How to Bypass Task Paralysis, Start What You've Been Avoiding, and Build Quiet Daily Momentum - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $14.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 102 pages (~168 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-10-minute-rule ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Why can't you just start — even when you want to? You sit down to work. You know exactly what needs to be done. And then your brain says "No." Not with words. With a heavy, almost physical resistance. You feel frozen. Your mind jumps to anything else. You are not lazy. You are experiencing task paralysis — a real neurological experience that affects millions of adults with ADHD. Most productivity advice makes this worse. "Just start." "Eat the frog." These approaches assume starting is a matter of willpower. For ADHD brains, that advice is not just unhelpful — it is harmful. This is not another generic productivity book. It is a tactical, immediately usable guide built specifically for how ADHD brains actually work. ## What You Will Put in Place - Why your brain resists starting (the Interest-Based Nervous System explained) - The 10-Minute Rule — a simple, powerful method that bypasses task paralysis - Activation rituals that lower the barrier to beginning - How to break overwhelming tasks into startable pieces - Emergency protocols for when even 10 minutes feels impossible - How to build momentum and protect progress across days ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Introduction 02. Why Your Brain Says "No" 03. The Interest-Based Nervous System 04. Executive Dysfunction and Task Initiation 05. Why "Just Start" Advice Fails 06. The Good News 07. Task Paralysis vs. Procrastination 08. Procrastination 09. Task Paralysis 10. Why the Distinction Matters 11. The Real Cost of Starting Friction 12. The Productivity Cost ## Free Sample Excerpt (Introduction) > You sit down at your desk. You open your laptop. You know exactly what you need to do — that report, that email, that project, that tax form, that creative work you've been putting off. > Your brain doesn't refuse politely. It doesn't negotiate. It simply says "No." Not in words, but in a heavy, almost physical resistance. You feel frozen. Your mind jumps to anything else — your phone, the news, organizing your desk, making coffee for the third time. > You are not lazy. You are not undisciplined. You are experiencing task paralysis — a very real neurological experience that affects millions of adults with ADHD. > Research shows that adults with ADHD lose an average of 22 to 27 days of productivity per year due to symptoms like task initiation difficulties. The societal cost in the United States alone exceeds $120 billion annually. Behind those numbers are millions of people who desperately want to do good work but feel neurologically blocked from starting. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Low-Friction Focus & Anxiety Reset Pack** (4 ebooks for $47.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/focus-and-calm-reset-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The 10-Minute Rule? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The 10-Minute Rule written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The 10-Minute Rule is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Stop Googling Symptoms: A Health Anxiety Reset Workbook for Breaking the Search, Check, Reassurance, and AI Symptom Spiral - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 122 pages (~201 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/stop-googling-symptoms ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The first search feels responsible. The tenth search feels like a trap. A headache becomes a rare disease. A skipped heartbeat becomes a cardiac spiral. A normal test result feels comforting for ten minutes, then doubt returns. Google, Reddit, forums, and AI chatbots promise answers, but the more you check, the less certain you feel. Stop Googling Symptoms is a practical health anxiety reset workbook for people who spiral after searching symptoms and want a safer way to respond. This workbook does not tell you to ignore your body. It teaches you how to stop interrogating it. Follow real medical care when needed. Stop feeding the spiral when panic is driving. ## What You Will Put in Place - Understand the health anxiety loop without dismissing real symptoms - Build medical safety boundaries so you know when to seek real care - Delay symptom searching and reduce reassurance seeking - Stop using Google, forums, and AI chatbots as panic tools - Reduce body checking, pulse checking, result checking, and symptom scanning - Use CBT-style thought records without turning them into reassurance rituals ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational reflection only. Do not delay medical assessment, ignore new or worsening symptoms, or change treatment because of this book. Seek urgent medical help for an emergency. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Contents 02. Introduction: The Search That Never Ends 03. That is the modern health anxiety trap: 04. Recovery teaches different lessons: 05. 1. What Health Anxiety Is and Is Not 06. The loop looks like this: 07. The better question is: 08. Healthy care: 09. Health anxiety: 10. Write this down: 11. 2. Why Google and AI Make the Spiral Stronger 12. Information helps when: ## Free Sample Excerpt (Contents) > A Health Anxiety Reset Workbook for Breaking the Search, Check, Reassurance, and AI Symptom Spiral > If you have a new, severe, rapidly worsening, unusual, or concerning symptom, contact a qualified health professional or emergency services as appropriate. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, symptoms of stroke, fainting, severe allergic reaction, sudden severe headache, suicidal thoughts, or any life-threatening concern, seek urgent help immediately. In the United States, call 911 for medical emergencies and call or text 988 for suicidal thoughts or mental health crisis support. > Health anxiety can coexist with real medical conditions. Reducing compulsive searching and reassurance-seeking does not mean neglecting your health. The goal is to build a calmer, safer process for medical decisions while reducing behaviors that keep anxiety stuck. > The examples in this book are fictional composites based on common health-anxiety patterns, public mental-health guidance, clinical concepts, and online discussions. They do not represent individual medical advice or guaranteed outcomes. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Low-Friction Focus & Anxiety Reset Pack** (4 ebooks for $47.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/focus-and-calm-reset-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Stop Googling Symptoms? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Stop Googling Symptoms written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Stop Googling Symptoms is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Where Did I Go?: Navigating Emotional Shifts, Identity Changes, Habits, and Relationships on GLP-1 Medications - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 114 pages (~188 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/where-did-i-go ## Overview & Core Problem Solved This edition is being reviewed and is not currently available for purchase. Publication review is in progress. Purchase is unavailable until the outstanding content and evidence issues are resolved. ## What You Will Put in Place ## Who This Book Is For - Readers can return after the edition review is complete. ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** This edition is on hold. No purchase or advertising activation is authorised by the presence of a local asset package. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. PART ONE 02. THE DRUG THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING 03. FOOD WAS NEVER JUST FOOD 04. THE FACE IN THE MIRROR DOESN’T MATCH THE FACE IN YOUR HEAD 05. PART TWO 06. THE SCIENCE OF THE FLAT FEELING 07. WHEN JOY GOES QUIET 08. ANXIETY IN A SHRINKING BODY 09. PART THREE 10. YOUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE SHIFTING—EVEN IF NOTHING “HAPPENED” 11. THE PEOPLE WHO AREN’T HAPPY FOR YOU 12. INTIMACY, DESIRE, AND THE BODY YOU’RE STILL LEARNING ## Free Sample Excerpt (Edition review) > The sample is unavailable while this edition is under review. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Low-Friction Focus & Anxiety Reset Pack** (4 ebooks for $47.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/focus-and-calm-reset-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Where Did I Go?? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Where Did I Go? written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Where Did I Go? is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # Raising Kids in the Age of AI: A Calm, Practical Guide to Screens, Chatbots, Critical Thinking, and Preparing Your Child for What's Next - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $16.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 120 pages (~198 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/raising-kids-in-the-age-of-ai ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Print costs are estimates for a ~78-page, 6×9, black-and-white paperback on Amazon.com. Confirm the exact figure in the KDP pricing calculator at upload — it updates live. The chatbot that feels like a best friend. The homework AI finishes in seconds. The video that looks real but never happened. > If the world your child is growing up in keeps you up at night, take a breath — you don't need to be a tech expert to raise them well. You need your judgment, your relationship with your child, and a clear plan. > Raising Kids in the Age of AI is the calm, practical guide for parents who feel behind. In plain English, it shows you which tools fit which age, how to handle AI "friends" before they crowd out real ones, how to make AI a tutor instead of a cheat code, and the exact words to use for the conversations that matter. > No fear. No hype. Just a warm, honest, do-this-tonight roadmap for raising a capable, confident, deeply human child — whatever the future brings. > Practical beats trendy. Put down the worry. Pick up the plan. Children encounter AI in schoolwork, apps and everyday media. Parents need clear explanations, conversations and boundaries that fit the child’s age. This book supports family discussions about AI use, checking answers and protecting personal information. It does not replace school rules or safeguarding advice. ## What You Will Put in Place - Understand what AI really is (and isn't) in plain English — no jargon required - Know which tools are right at which age, from toddlers to teens - Handle AI "companions" before they quietly replace real friendships - Turn AI into a tutor that helps your child think — not a cheat code that does it for them - Protect your child's privacy with one rule simple enough to actually stick - Raise a kid who questions deepfakes and confident-but-wrong answers ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Start Here 02. What this book is, and what it isn’t 03. How to use it 04. What AI Actually Is (and What It Isn’t) 05. A very capable guesser 06. What it is not 07. Where kids will actually encounter it 08. Why the plain picture matters 09. What’s Really at Stake — The Honest Version 10. The risks worth your attention 11. The fears you can mostly set down 12. The opportunities that are real ## Free Sample Excerpt (Start Here) > A Calm, Practical Guide to Screens, Chatbots, and Preparing Your Child for a Future You Can’t Predict > No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means — electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise — without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews. > This book is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or educational advice. The names of products, companies, and tools are used for descriptive purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners. The author is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company mentioned herein. > Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of writing. Because technology changes quickly, some specific details may have shifted since publication. The author assumes no responsibility for outcomes resulting from the use of the information in this book. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Family Care, Parenting & Life Transitions Pack** (5 ebooks for $61.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/family-transitions-and-care-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy Raising Kids in the Age of AI? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is Raising Kids in the Age of AI written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? Raising Kids in the Age of AI is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Caregiver's Survival Guide: A Practical and Honest Manual for Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents Without Burning Out - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 124 pages (~205 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-caregivers-survival-guide ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Nobody hands you a manual the day you become your parent's caregiver. This is that manual. It starts with a phone call, a fall, a diagnosis — or just the slow realization that your mother or father can't manage alone anymore, and you're the one who's going to manage it. Suddenly you're navigating the medical system, the money, the legal paperwork, and the siblings who won't help, all while raising your own kids and holding down a job. You've joined the sandwich generation, and no one asked if you were ready. The Caregiver's Survival Guide is the practical, honest field guide for exactly this moment — and unlike most caregiving resources, it refuses to skip the hard parts nobody says out loud. This book gives you both halves of what you actually need: The culture around caregiving quietly demands sainthood. This book argues for something harder and healthier: caring for your parent without erasing yourself . It gives you the systems — checklists, scripts, a family-meeting guide, a burnout self-check — and it gives you something most guides never do: permission to be tired, to set limits, and to remain a person. ## What You Will Put in Place - The first-30-days triage plan for when caregiving begins in a crisis - The paperwork that genuinely matters — and the timing rule that ruins families who wait - The honest truth about money, what the system will and won't pay for, and protecting your own finances - How to be an effective advocate in a fractured medical system — with the exact questions to ask - How to think clearly about the living-situation decision without being driven by guilt - Why the resentment, anger, and even relief you feel are normal — not signs you're a bad son or daughter ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. You Did Not Sign Up for This 02. The First 30 Days — Triage, Not Marathon 03. The Conversations to Have Before You Have To 04. The Paperwork That Actually Matters 05. The Money — Theirs, Yours, and the System 06. Becoming the Advocate in a Broken Medical System 07. The Living-Situation Decision 08. Siblings, and the Unequal Load 09. The Guilt That Never Quite Leaves 10. Your Marriage, Your Kids, Your Job, Your Life 11. Burnout Is Not a Character Flaw 12. The Long Goodbye and the Grief That Comes Early ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: You Did Not Sign Up for This) > There is a moment — you may have already had it — when you realize the roles have quietly reversed. Maybe it was a phone call from a hospital. Maybe it was a fall, a missed bill, a diagnosis, a pot left on the stove. Maybe it was nothing dramatic at all, just the slow accumulation of small things until one day you understood that your mother or your father is no longer fully able to manage alone, and that you are the one who is going to manage it. > No one prepares you for this. There is no orientation, no onboarding, no manager assigning you the role. One day you are simply standing in it, often while also raising your own children, holding down a job, and running a household. You have joined what demographers call the sandwich generation — the roughly half of all adults in their forties and fifties caught between caring for aging parents and raising the next generation at the same time — and you have joined it without training, without a budget, and usually without anyone asking whether you were ready. > This book is the manual nobody handed you. It is not a medical textbook and it is not a collection of inspirational quotes. It is a practical, honest field guide to the actual problems you are facing or about to face: the paperwork, the money, the medical system, the siblings who help and the siblings who don’t, the guilt that arrives uninvited and refuses to leave, and — most importantly — the question of how you survive this without losing your health, your marriage, your career, or yourself. > There is no shortage of caregiving information. There are checklists about power of attorney and websites about Medicare and pamphlets in every doctor’s office. What there is a shortage of is honesty — specifically, honesty about the parts that are hard to say out loud. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Family Care, Parenting & Life Transitions Pack** (5 ebooks for $61.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/family-transitions-and-care-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Caregiver's Survival Guide? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Caregiver's Survival Guide written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Caregiver's Survival Guide is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # When They Stop Calling: A Parent's Survival Guide to Understanding, Grieving, and Finding Steady Ground During Adult Child Estrangement - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 116 pages (~191 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/when-they-stop-calling ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Your child has stopped calling. This book is for you. Not for the child who decided to cut contact. Not for the family therapist mediating between you. For you — the parent sitting with a phone that doesn't ring, rehearsing messages you can't quite send, trying to explain to friends something that has no good explanation. An estimated 27 to 40 percent of American families are currently experiencing some form of adult child estrangement. The numbers have climbed for a decade. And yet almost nothing has been written specifically for the parents — the ones who are grieving a loss that the world doesn't quite recognize as loss, carrying a silence that doesn't look like anything from the outside. Written with honesty and without false promises, this guide covers every dimension of what estrangement actually looks like for parents: This book will not tell you that you must see everything from your child's perspective while your pain goes unnamed. It will not promise a path back to them if you follow the right steps. It will not ask you to perform acceptance before you feel it. ## What You Will Put in Place - Why this is happening — the cultural shifts, the therapy factor, the role of partners, and what you may have genuinely contributed (without the toxic self-blame spiral) - What your brain is doing to you — the lies of infinite self-blame, the if-then loop, the permanence spiral, and how to interrupt them - Getting through the immediate crisis — practical tools for the acute phase: movement, structure, the phone problem, and who to actually lean on - What to tell people — the brief honest deflection, the holiday problem, what to do when your child has a different story circulating - The grandchildren dimension — the specific, acute grief of losing access to grandchildren, what the legal landscape looks like, and how to maintain connection without escalating conflict - The longer grief — why this is ambiguous loss, why it can be harder than death, and what grief actually needs from you ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. The Call That Didn’t Come 02. Why This Happened to Your Family 03. The Lies Your Brain Tells You 04. Getting Through the Day 05. What to Tell People 06. The Grandchildren Dimension 07. This Is Grief 08. The Marriage Under Pressure 09. Siblings and Other Children 10. The Letter You May Never Send 11. Accepting Uncertainty as a Permanent Condition 12. Rebuilding a Full Life ## Free Sample Excerpt (Chapter 1: The Call That Didn’t Come) > There is a particular kind of quiet that settles into a house when your adult child has stopped calling. > It isn’t like other silences. It isn’t the peaceful quiet of a Sunday morning or the settled hush after everyone has gone to bed. It’s an active silence — a presence that makes itself known every time you walk past the phone, every time your screen lights up with someone else’s name, every time a holiday approaches and you realize, again, that you are not sure if you’ll be hearing from them. > You may have gotten a letter. An email. A message that used words like “space” and “boundaries” and “need time to process.” Or maybe the silence came without explanation — calls that weren’t returned, texts that went unread, a gradual withdrawal that you kept hoping would reverse itself until one day you understood that it had become something else. > If you picked up this book, you probably don’t need me to explain the pain you’re in. You already know what it feels like to check your phone too many times in a day. You know the strange loop of going over memories, looking for the thing you must have missed, the moment everything turned. You know what it feels like to be at a dinner party and have someone ask “How are the kids?” and have to decide, in a half second, how to answer. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Family Care, Parenting & Life Transitions Pack** (5 ebooks for $61.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/family-transitions-and-care-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy When They Stop Calling? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is When They Stop Calling written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? When They Stop Calling is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # You Can Stop Waiting for the Apology: A Practical Survival Guide for Adults Navigating Family Estrangement and Protecting Their Peace - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 114 pages (~188 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/you-can-stop-waiting-for-the-apology ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You have probably spent time wondering if you are the problem. That question lives beneath your conscious thoughts — shaping how you explain your story, how you respond when someone asks about your family, how you feel on holidays you deliberately arrange to avoid the situation. Whether you created the distance, had it created for you, or are living in the painful in-between where the relationship technically exists but is hollowed out, you have likely wondered if this is your fault. If you are too sensitive, too stubborn, too damaged. I want to say something directly: that question is not evidence that you did anything wrong. It is what a thoughtful person looks like when they are living with the particular form of loss that estrangement creates — a loss with no acknowledged ritual, no socially accepted mourning period, and no clean narrative that lets other people understand what you have been through. Approximately 38 percent of American adults are currently estranged from a family member . If you are reading this, you are one of millions navigating something that is remarkably common and remarkably lonely at the same time. This book exists because the support available for estrangement is genuinely inadequate. The self-help shelves are full of titles about healing relationships, recovering from divorce, or grieving a death — but almost nothing addresses the specific experience of estrangement, which is different from all of those in ways that matter. It is different from a bad relationship because you are not in it. It is different from divorce because there is no recognized legal or social framework. It is different from death because the person is still alive, which means the loss is ongoing and reconciliation remains theoretically possible — creating a suspended state that is its own category of difficulty. ## What You Will Put in Place - Part One — Understanding what estrangement actually does to you psychologically and practically, including the specific layered losses inside the big loss and why the grief doesn't resolve the way other grief does - Part Two — Practical navigation for when you initiate distance, when you have been cut off, and when you are stuck in the exhausting "in-between" of partial contact - Part Three — The people around your estrangement — what to tell others, how to protect your partner and children from the ripple effects, and how to survive holidays, funerals, and the events that make everything worse - Background / dominant: Deep charcoal-navy #1A2433 or rich midnight blue #0F172A - Warm accent light: Soft amber/golden #D4A574 or warm cream #F5F0E8 - Title text: Warm off-white #F8F4ED or soft warm gold #E8D5A3 ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. INTRODUCTION 02. PART ONE: FACING THE ESTRANGEMENT 03. THE GRIEF NOBODY RECOGNIZES 04. HOW YOU GOT HERE 05. THE IN-BETWEEN 06. PART TWO: NAVIGATING THE PRACTICAL REALITY 07. CUTTING OFF 08. WHEN YOU'VE BEEN CUT OFF 09. BOUNDARIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK 10. PART THREE: THE PEOPLE AROUND YOUR ESTRANGEMENT 11. WHAT TO TELL OTHER PEOPLE 12. PROTECTING YOUR OWN FAMILY ## Free Sample Excerpt (INTRODUCTION) > This book is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional psychological, legal, or medical advice. The information presented reflects general research and the author's perspective, not professional guidance tailored to any individual's specific situation. Readers experiencing significant emotional distress, trauma, or mental health concerns should seek qualified professional support. The author makes no guarantees regarding outcomes of any kind. > For everyone carrying the weight of a relationship that was supposed to be the one you could always count on. > You are not alone in this. More people than you know are carrying exactly what you're carrying. > This book is the conversation that should have been available when you needed it most. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Family Care, Parenting & Life Transitions Pack** (5 ebooks for $61.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/family-transitions-and-care-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy You Can Stop Waiting for the Apology? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is You Can Stop Waiting for the Apology written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? You Can Stop Waiting for the Apology is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Adult Friendship Problem: Why Making and Keeping Close Friends Gets Harder After 30, and What to Actually Do About It - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $14.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 108 pages (~178 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-adult-friendship-problem ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You're not bad at friendship. You're just doing it without the system that used to make it easy. Remember when you had friends without trying? School threw you together every day. Your college hall was 40 people who couldn't leave. You had unplanned time, shared chaos, and no agenda. Friendship happened almost by accident. Then you became an adult. And the system quietly disappeared. Now you have a career, maybe a partner, maybe kids — and a contact list full of people you genuinely like but never actually see. You have "work friends" who stay at work, "old friends" you keep meaning to visit, and a group chat that's been dead since March. You might not even be able to name one person you'd feel comfortable calling on a bad Tuesday night. You're not broken. You're not antisocial. You're not deficient. You're living in conditions that make adult friendship structurally very hard — and nobody warned you that this was coming, or what to do about it. ## What You Will Put in Place - The real reason adult friendships fade — it's not phones, it's not busyness, it's the three conditions that made friendship automatic that disappeared all at once when school ended - Which type of loneliness you're dealing with — because the lonely extrovert, the crowded loner, and the geographically isolated all need different solutions - The myths actively keeping you stuck — including the one that's probably killing your best friendships right now - Practical systems for finding people who could actually become close friends (not another "join a club" pep talk) - How to turn an acquaintance into a friend — the specific conversation moves that deepen connection, and the follow-up that most people skip - The architecture of adult friendship — recurring rituals, low-effort touchpoints, and long-distance maintenance that doesn't require heroic effort ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT 02. WHAT KIND OF LONELY ARE YOU? 03. THE FRIENDSHIP MYTHS HOLDING YOU BACK 04. FINDING YOUR PEOPLE 05. TURNING ACQUAINTANCES INTO FRIENDS 06. THE ARCHITECTURE OF ADULT FRIENDSHIP 07. WHAT'S ACTUALLY GETTING IN YOUR WAY 08. NAVIGATING THE HARD PARTS 09. FRIENDSHIP ACROSS DIFFERENCE 10. MAINTAINING WHAT YOU BUILD 11. THE FRIEND YOU ARE 12. A FRIENDSHIP LIFE YOU CAN LIVE WITH ## Free Sample Excerpt (CHAPTER 1: THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT) > Why Making and Keeping Close Friends Gets Harder After 30 — And What to Actually Do About It > There's a question that most adults never ask out loud, because saying it feels too embarrassing. But if you're holding this book, you've probably thought it: > Not a therapist. Not a coworker who'd be polite about it. A real friend. The kind you can call at 10pm when something falls apart. The kind who shows up with food and doesn't say the wrong thing. The kind who's known you long enough to know what you actually need, not just what you say you need. > If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and that kind of friendship feels like something that belongs to other people—or to a younger version of you—you are not alone. You are, in fact, part of the statistical majority. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Family Care, Parenting & Life Transitions Pack** (5 ebooks for $61.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/family-transitions-and-care-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Adult Friendship Problem? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Adult Friendship Problem written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Adult Friendship Problem is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # What If It's Not Enough?: The Honest Guide for People Who Fear They Haven't Saved Enough for Retirement - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Family, Focus & Wellbeing - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** EPUB — reflowable digital edition - **Length:** 118 pages (~195 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/what-if-its-not-enough ## Overview & Core Problem Solved You've done the math. And you don't like what you found. Maybe you're 55, with a retirement account that isn't where it needs to be. Maybe you're 62 and the Social Security math isn't adding up. Maybe a divorce, a layoff, or a decade of caregiving meant savings went on hold while life kept moving — and now you're staring at a gap you don't know how to close. You're not alone. A 2026 survey found that 67 percent of Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death . Two-thirds of workers over 50 feel "behind." The median retirement account balance for Americans aged 55–64 is far lower than planning guidelines recommend. This isn't a story about a few people who made bad choices. This is a story about an entire generation doing the best they could in a system that was harder than anyone advertised. This book will not tell you everything will be fine if you just follow five simple steps. That would be a lie, and Filip S. doesn't do that. What this book will give you: This book is for people who are tired of retirement advice written for people with a different life than theirs. It's for people who've had hard decades — financially, personally, medically — and need a guide that starts from where they actually are, not from where they should have been ten years ago. ## What You Will Put in Place - Clarity on where you actually stand — real numbers, honestly assessed, without the shame spiral - The Social Security timing math that most people get wrong — and that could add tens of thousands to your lifetime income - Catch-up contribution strategies that are more powerful in your 50s and 60s than most people realize - The bridge strategy — how working differently (not just longer) can transform your retirement security - How to talk to your spouse about money without it becoming a fight - What the research actually says makes people happy in retirement — and why it's not what you think ## Who This Book Is For - Busy adults dealing with task paralysis, late-diagnosed ADHD friction, or late-night symptom-searching spirals - Parents and adult caregivers navigating screen boundaries, aging-parent logistics, or family estrangement - Readers who want calm, concrete scripts and 10-minute actions instead of motivational fluff ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A structured, compassionate set of low-friction routines, communication scripts, and reset exercises designed to be worked rather than passively read. - **What this book is NOT:** Not clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a medical treatment protocol. - **Notice:** Educational self-guided resource — not medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medications, mental health, or medical symptoms. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Introduction 02. The Fear Is Real (And So Is the Gap) 03. Running the Real Numbers 04. The Shame Spiral 05. The Late-Start Acceleration Plan 06. The Social Security Math 07. Expenses, Downsizing, and Lifestyle Architecture 08. Talking to Your Spouse About Money Without It Becoming a Fight 09. Adjusting Expectations — What You Might Have to Give Up and What You Won't 10. Finding Financial Help You Can Actually Trust 11. Working Longer vs. Working Differently — The Bridge Strategy 12. Building Income That Doesn't Disappear When Markets Drop ## Free Sample Excerpt (Introduction) > The Honest Guide for People Who Fear They Haven't Saved Enough for Retirement and Need a Real Plan — Not Platitudes > You came because somewhere in the back of your mind — or maybe right at the front of it — there's a number. A number that represents what you have saved, and another number that represents what the internet says you're supposed to have, and the space between those two numbers has been keeping you up at night. You run the calculations over and over. You check your account balances on your phone, late at night, in the bathroom, hoping the number has somehow changed. It hasn't. You close the app. You try to sleep. > Maybe you're 55, with a 401(k) that isn't where "the experts" say it should be at your age. Maybe you're 62 and suddenly doing the math on Social Security and realizing that even with the payments, you don't see how it works. Maybe you've had a hard decade — a divorce, a layoff, a medical crisis, years of paying for your kids' education or caring for your parents — and you sacrificed savings because you had no choice. Maybe you just never made enough to save what the books said to save, and nobody ever told you what to do when you can't follow the standard playbook. > Here's what I need you to know before we go any further: you are not an outlier. You are, statistically, the median American. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Family Care, Parenting & Life Transitions Pack** (5 ebooks for $61.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/family-transitions-and-care-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy What If It's Not Enough?? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is What If It's Not Enough? written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? What If It's Not Enough? is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as EPUB. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # 30-Day Brain Training Challenge: 150 Puzzles to Sharpen Memory, Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving in One Structured Daily Session - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $18.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 155 pages (~277 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/30-day-brain-training-challenge ## Overview & Core Problem Solved 30-Day Brain Training Challenge: 150 Puzzles to Sharpen Memory, Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving in One Structured Daily Session. 30-Day Brain Training Challenge gives you a calm, structured process you can put to work immediately—built around real-world constraints rather than theory. Written by Filip S. under his core rule—'A plan, not a promise'—each chapter focuses on clear steps, verifiable details, and practical tools. ## What You Will Put in Place - 150 original puzzles across five balanced categories - A meaningful beginner-to-expert difficulty curve - Memory, sequence, number, logic, visual, and timed challenges - Daily scoring and a complete 30-day progress tracker - A 3,000-point final score system for personal progress tracking - Concise explanations for every answer ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. How the 30-Day Scoring & Daily Routine Works 02. Days 1–7: Accessible Warm-Ups (Memory, Number, Logic, Observation & Speed) 03. Days 8–15: Working-Memory Chains & Multi-Step Number Deduction 04. Days 16–23: Spatial Rotation, Pattern Matrices & Timed Observation 05. Days 24–29: Advanced Integrated Reasoning Sessions 06. Day 30: The Integrated Final Boss Challenge & 3,000-Point Tracker 07. Complete Step-by-Step Explanations & Answer Key ## Free Sample Excerpt (Opening Excerpt — Inside the Book) > All puzzles, instructions, layouts, and explanations in this edition are original. Names and scenarios used in examples are fictional. > This book is intended for entertainment and general mental activity. It is not an intelligence test, psychological assessment, medical device, therapeutic program, or substitute for professional advice. > The daily scores, final score, ranks, and progress comparisons are informal features of this book. They are not scientifically validated measures of IQ, intelligence, memory capacity, attention, neurological health, psychological status, or medical condition. > Performance can vary with sleep, stress, familiarity, environment, available time, and many other factors. A low score does not indicate a deficit, and a high score does not establish a diagnosis or ability level. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Brain Routine & Spatial Lab Pack** (4 ebooks for $71.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/structured-brain-training-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy 30-Day Brain Training Challenge? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is 30-Day Brain Training Challenge written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? 30-Day Brain Training Challenge is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The 12-Week Brain Training Program: A Structured 84-Day Large-Print Workbook of Logic, Recall, Language, and Visual Exercises for Adults - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $34.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 396 pages (~653 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-12-week-brain-training-program ## Overview & Core Problem Solved A twelve-week puzzle plan with sixty weekday sessions and optional reflection days. The programme spans twelve calendar weeks. Its core schedule contains sixty sessions at five sessions a week; calendar duration is not a claim of eighty-four separate puzzle sessions. Use it for puzzle enjoyment and routine. It does not establish improvements in IQ, dementia prevention or a medical outcome. ## What You Will Put in Place - Complete step-by-step framework tailored to The 12-Week Brain Training Program - Ready-to-use checklists, scripts, and structured action templates - Clear scope boundaries—honest arithmetic with zero hype or filler - Instant digital download formatted for phones, tablets, e-readers, and print ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Important — please read this first 02. Contents 03. Week 1: The Pause 20 04. Week 2: Say It Out Loud 49 05. Week 3: Chunking 78 06. Week 4: The Link 107 07. Week 5: The Journey 135 08. Week 6: Names and Faces 164 09. Contents, continued 10. Week 7: Spaced Retrieval 193 11. Week 8: The Outside Brain 223 12. Week 9: The Wide View 253 ## Free Sample Excerpt (Important — please read this first) > A Daily Workout for Memory, Focus, Reasoning and Word-Finding — 60 Sessions of 20 Minutes for Adults 55 and Over > No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations in a review. > No book of puzzles can prevent, halt, or reverse dementia or any other illness, and nothing in these pages should be read as a promise that it will. If you are worried about your memory, or if someone close to you has raised it with you, that is a conversation for your doctor — not for a workbook. > The structure of this program was informed by published research on cognitive training and on the things that are associated with better brain health across a lifetime. It is not a clinical program and it is not affiliated with any research group or institution. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Brain Routine & Spatial Lab Pack** (4 ebooks for $71.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/structured-brain-training-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The 12-Week Brain Training Program? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The 12-Week Brain Training Program written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The 12-Week Brain Training Program is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The 7-Week Brain Stimulation Program: 14 Guided Sessions Across Seven Weeks for an Adult and a Helper - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $29.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 298 pages (~492 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-7-week-brain-stimulation-program ## Overview & Core Problem Solved A two-person, large-print activity book with fourteen guided sessions. This is a shared activity programme: fourteen guided sessions across seven weeks, used by an adult and a helper. It is not a solo daily puzzle challenge. The activities are intended for supported conversation and participation, including readers living with memory difficulties. Adapt the pace and stop if a session causes fatigue or distress. No improvement in memory, disease course or clinical outcomes is promised. ## What You Will Put in Place - Fourteen guided sessions over seven weeks - Large-print pages for shared activities - A helper-led pace with breaks as needed ## Who This Book Is For - Adults and helpers looking for a shared structured activity - Family members who can support a participant without testing or pressure - Readers who understand this is an activity resource, not a treatment ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A supported, two-person activity resource with fourteen sessions. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a cognitive test, dementia treatment or substitute for a care plan. - **Notice:** Discuss suitability with the participant and their care professional when relevant. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Important — please read this first 02. Contents 03. Session 1: Beginnings 15 04. Session 2: Sounds Around Us 35 05. Session 3: Childhood Days 50 06. Session 4: The Kitchen 68 07. Session 5: Words and Sayings 88 08. Session 6: Numbers Every Day 105 09. Session 7: Faces and People 126 10. Contents, continued 11. Session 8: Work and Trades 143 12. Session 9: Weather and Seasons 160 ## Free Sample Excerpt (Important — please read this first) > A Structured At-Home Course of 14 Guided Sessions for Adults Living with Mild to Moderate Memory Loss > No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations in a review. > No book can prevent, halt, or reverse dementia or any other illness. Nothing in these pages should be read as a promise that it will. > The structure of this program was informed by published research on cognitive stimulation and on structured activity for people living with memory loss. It is not a clinical therapy, it is not delivered by a trained therapist, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by any clinical programme or institution. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Brain Routine & Spatial Lab Pack** (4 ebooks for $71.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/structured-brain-training-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The 7-Week Brain Stimulation Program? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The 7-Week Brain Stimulation Program written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The 7-Week Brain Stimulation Program is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Visual Reasoning Lab: 120 Spatial Puzzles, Cube Nets, Floor Plans & 3D Logic Challenges for Adults - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $24.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 232 pages (~383 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-visual-reasoning-lab ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The Visual Reasoning Lab: 120 Spatial Puzzles, Cube Nets, Floor Plans & 3D Logic Challenges for Adults. The Visual Reasoning Lab gives you a calm, structured process you can put to work immediately—built around real-world constraints rather than theory. Written by Filip S. under his core rule—'A plan, not a promise'—each chapter focuses on clear steps, verifiable details, and practical tools. ## What You Will Put in Place - Six themed laboratories with 20 puzzles each - Clear, print-friendly black-and-white diagrams - Two progressive drafting hints for every puzzle - A complete visual solution archive with concise reasoning - A Laboratory Record for tracking Gold, Silver, Blueprint, and Study marks - Difficulty that progresses from Sketch to Impossible Geometry ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Lab Orientation: Spatial Habits Without Guesswork 02. Module 1: 3D Cube Nets, Folded Faces & Die Orientations 03. Module 2: Architectural Floor Plans, Sightlines & Elevations 04. Module 3: Paper Folding, Hole-Punch Symmetry & Mental Rotation 05. Module 4: Cross-Sections, Isometric Stacks & Composite Solids 06. Complete Visual Answer Key & Scoring Log (All 120 Challenges) ## Free Sample Excerpt (Opening Excerpt — Inside the Book) > Rotations are allowed unless a puzzle states otherwise. Reflections are never treated as rotations. > The puzzles, diagrams, examples, names, and scenarios in this book are original works created for this edition. Any resemblance to actual architectural plans, products, or projects is coincidental. > This book is intended for entertainment and educational puzzle-solving. It does not provide architectural, engineering, medical, psychological, or diagnostic advice. > This workbook is designed for enjoyment, visual practice, and personal progress tracking. It is not an IQ test, professional aptitude examination, clinical assessment, or engineering qualification. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Brain Routine & Spatial Lab Pack** (4 ebooks for $71.99 USD — save 34%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/structured-brain-training-bundle ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Visual Reasoning Lab? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Visual Reasoning Lab written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Visual Reasoning Lab is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Twenty-Fourth Door: A Christmas Escape Room Advent Calendar Puzzle Book for Adults - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $21.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 108 pages (~178 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-twenty-fourth-door ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Twenty-four days. Twenty-four locks. One stolen star. It is the first of December, and somebody inside this building means to steal the Marchmont Star. You are the new night security officer at a seven-floor department store: two hundred and eleven keys, a boiler older than anyone still working there, and a Christmas Eve ceremony at five o'clock when a glass-and-silver ornament made in 1888 comes out of the strongroom and goes up on the tree. It is not going to get there. You have twenty-four days to work out who , how and when — and everything you need is printed inside. Open one day at a time. Each day gives you what happened, the piece of paper it turns on, and one puzzle. Every puzzle answer is a number. Take it to the Key Board at the back and read that entry: if you were right, the case moves on. If you were wrong, the drawer is empty and you go back and work it again. ## What You Will Put in Place - One unbroken mystery across twenty-four days — not twenty-four unrelated brain teasers - Ciphers, logic grids, timetables, floor plans, sequences and pre-decimal money - Twenty-four drawn exhibits: the store in section, the pneumatic tubes, the ledger, the rota, the staircase, the insurance photograph - Three hints for every puzzle — a nudge, a method, and the answer — shuffled with an index so your eye cannot catch the next one - A full solution, and seven rules of fair play printed before the first of December and kept ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. DAY 1 · MONDAY 1 DECEMBER 02. DAY 2 · TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 03. DAY 3 · WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 04. DAY 4 · THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 05. DAY 5 · FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 06. DAY 6 · SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 07. DAY 7 · SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER 08. DAY 8 · MONDAY 8 DECEMBER 09. DAY 9 · TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 10. DAY 10 · WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 11. DAY 11 · THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 12. DAY 12 · FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER ## Free Sample Excerpt (DAY 1 · MONDAY 1 DECEMBER) > This is a work of fiction. Halbury, Cathedral Row, Marchmont & Sons and every person in this book are invented. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or to real places or businesses, is coincidental. > No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations in a review. > Open one day at a time, from the first of December to the twenty-fourth. Each day has three parts: what happened, the piece of paper it turns on, and the puzzle. > Every puzzle gives you a number. Take that number to THE KEY BOARD at the back of this book and read the entry beside it. If the entry tells you something about the case, you were right. If it tells you that the drawer is empty, you were not, and you should go back and work it again. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Escape Room & Detective Mystery Collection** (5 ebooks for $65.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/black-clock-mystery-collection ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Twenty-Fourth Door? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Twenty-Fourth Door written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Twenty-Fourth Door is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Black Clock Files: 50 Mystery Cases, Ciphers, Logic Puzzles & Deductive Riddles to Solve - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 162 pages (~271 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-black-clock-files ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The Black Clock Files: 50 Mystery Cases, Ciphers, Logic Puzzles & Deductive Riddles to Solve. The Black Clock Files gives you a calm, structured process you can put to work immediately—built around real-world constraints rather than theory. Written by Filip S. under his core rule—'A plan, not a promise'—each chapter focuses on clear steps, verifiable details, and practical tools. ## What You Will Put in Place - 50 original mystery cases and brain-teasing challenges - Ciphers, riddles, logic puzzles, maps, timelines, and evidence diagrams - Difficulty ratings and generous solving space - Three progressive hints for every case - Clear, fully explained solutions ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. PART 1 02. PART 2 03. PART 3 04. PART 4 05. PART 5 ## Free Sample Excerpt (PART 1) > The puzzles, cases, characters, organizations, locations, and events in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual events is coincidental. > This book is intended for entertainment and educational puzzle-solving. It does not provide legal, forensic, or investigative advice. > At 12:20 a.m., the clocks of Black Clock House stopped. At 1:20 a.m., they started again. Every camera, access log, and audio recorder in the building lost the same sixty minutes. Chief Archivist Mara Voss vanished before dawn. > At dawn, Director Helena Ward entered Chief Archivist Mara Voss’s office. The desk lamp was burning. A cup of tea had gone cold. Fifty sealed files were stacked beneath a black clock stamp, but Voss herself was nowhere in the building. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Escape Room & Detective Mystery Collection** (5 ebooks for $65.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/black-clock-mystery-collection ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Black Clock Files? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Black Clock Files written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Black Clock Files is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Island of Seven Bells: An Interactive Mystery with 49 Puzzles, Ciphers & Drawn Coastal Maps - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 182 pages (~257 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-island-of-seven-bells ## Overview & Core Problem Solved Seven bells guard Bracken Isle. At midnight, an eighth one rings. A storm seals the causeway. The lighthouse goes dark. Keeper Tobias Wren vanishes from a locked tower. An empty rescue boat returns to harbor, a dead passenger's name appears on the ferry manifest, and beneath the western cliffs an impossible bell begins to ring. You have until dawn to investigate the island. Follow the tide, question nine residents, decode the signals, correct the maps, and uncover what Bracken Isle has hidden for twenty-eight years. Inside this interactive mystery: - 49 connected puzzles that advance one continuous investigation - Ciphers, logic deductions, maps, timelines, visual evidence, and spatial challenges - Seven Bell Seals that combine into the final route - Three progressive hints for every case - Complete solutions with clear, step-by-step reasoning - No app, internet connection, scissors, or outside knowledge required Designed for adults, older teens, escape-room fans, riddle solvers, and readers who enjoy becoming the detective, The Island of Seven Bells is a standalone Black Clock mystery. Every answer leads deeper. The truth waits below the sea. ## What You Will Put in Place - 49 connected puzzles that advance one continuous investigation - Ciphers, logic deductions, maps, timelines, visual evidence, and spatial challenges - Seven Bell Seals that combine into the final route - Three progressive hints for every case - Complete solutions with clear, step-by-step reasoning - No app, internet connection, scissors, or outside knowledge required ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Arrival at Seven Bells: Rules of Fair Play & Coastal Map 02. Part I: The Harbor Ledger, Bell Tower Schedule & Tide Ciphers 03. Part II: The Lighthouse Keeper's Log & Signal Flag Deductions 04. Part III: Seven Parish Bells, Alibi Grids & Parish Archives 05. Part IV: The Final Reconstruction (Puzzles 40–49) 06. Three-Tier Shuffled Hint System & Complete Case Solution ## Free Sample Excerpt (Opening Excerpt — Inside the Book) > This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, organizations, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, events, or locations is coincidental. > All puzzles, maps, documents, illustrations, and story elements in this edition are presented as part of a fictional interactive investigation. Do not use the tide, navigation, rescue, electrical, or mechanical information in this book for real-world safety decisions. > The last ferry has delivered you to an island already disappearing behind rain. Bracken Causeway will be underwater before midnight. The dawn boat is the next route off the island. > Bracken Isle keeps seven signal bells: harbor, village, chapel, weather station, cliffs, lighthouse, and rescue station. Their patterns guide vessels through fog and warn residents when the tide seals the roads. Tonight, all seven ring in the wrong order. Then the lighthouse goes dark, Keeper Tobias Wren vanishes from a locked tower, and a sound rises from beneath the western cliffs. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Escape Room & Detective Mystery Collection** (5 ebooks for $65.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/black-clock-mystery-collection ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Island of Seven Bells? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Island of Seven Bells written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Island of Seven Bells is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Thirteenth Carriage: An Interactive Express-Train Mystery with 45 Logic Puzzles, Timetables & Ciphers - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $19.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 155 pages (~251 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-thirteenth-carriage ## Overview & Core Problem Solved The Vesper Express has twelve registered carriages. At midnight, the evidence says otherwise. During a sixty-three-second blackout inside Northcut Tunnel, Chief Conductor Elias Crowe vanishes and the Meridian Cipher disappears from a sealed case. A black ticket marked XIII is the only clue left behind. The Thirteenth Carriage is one continuous interactive mystery built from 45 original challenges. Every solved file advances the same overnight investigation. Designed for adults and older teens who enjoy detective mysteries, escape-room challenges, and story-driven brain teasers. The train arrives at dawn. Can you find Carriage XIII in time? ## What You Will Put in Place - Logic puzzles, ciphers, visual deductions, timelines, maps, and suspect alibis - Seven hidden black-ticket punches that unlock the final route - Three progressive hints for every puzzle - Fully explained solutions showing how every deduction works - Generous solving space with no app, internet connection, or removable pages required ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. Boarding Manifesto, Train Diagram & Rules of Fair Play 02. Compartments 1–4: Departure Timetables, Ticket Punch Ciphers & Luggage Tags 03. Dining & Sleeping Cars: Passenger Alibis, Telegraph Codes & Dining Bills 04. The Guard's Van: Signal Blocks, Gradient Math & Locked Valise 05. The Thirteenth Coupling: Final Deduction Across 45 Clues 06. Tiered Hints & Complete Annotated Solution ## Free Sample Excerpt (Opening Excerpt — Inside the Book) > The puzzles, characters, organizations, train, locations, and events in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental. > This book is designed for entertainment and recreational puzzle-solving. No outside knowledge, internet connection, app, or removable component is required. > At exactly midnight, the Vesper Express enters Northcut Tunnel. Every lamp goes dark. Sixty-three seconds later, the train is moving again, but Chief Conductor Elias Crowe has vanished, the Meridian Cipher is missing from a sealed case, and a black ticket marked XIII lies on the carpet. > The train is still moving when Assistant Conductor Mira Sol places the black ticket in your hand. Its paper is heavier than any ticket issued at Calder. Its only printed destination is Vesper Terminus. Its carriage mark is impossible: XIII. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Escape Room & Detective Mystery Collection** (5 ebooks for $65.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/black-clock-mystery-collection ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Thirteenth Carriage? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Thirteenth Carriage written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Thirteenth Carriage is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices. --- # The Clockmaker's Last Hour: A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery in Twelve Chapters, with Sixty Puzzles, Twelve Exhibits and a Stopped Clock - **Author:** Filip S. (Croatia, European Union) - **Brand Promise:** A plan, not a promise. - **Category:** Brain Training & Mystery Puzzles - **Digital Price:** $16.99 USD (Instant Download) - **Included Formats:** PDF — fixed-layout digital edition - **Length:** 100 pages (~165 min read) - **Language:** English - **Canonical Product URL:** https://filips-academy.com/books/the-clockmakers-last-hour ## Overview & Core Problem Solved A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery in Twelve Chapters, with Sixty Puzzles, Twelve Exhibits and a Stopped Clock The hands read twenty-three minutes to five. They are lying. > Silas Rendell kept the turret clock of Marlow Bridge for forty-one years. On a Tuesday morning in October 1938 he is found dead at the top of the tower, the workshop door bolted on the inside, and the clock stopped at a time that cannot be right. > You are the locum coroner's officer, sent from the county town with three days and a satchel of papers. The coroner sits on Monday and he will want four things: who, when, how and why. > Rendell never wrote anything in words. For forty-one years he kept his commissions, his debts and his grudges in the only notation he trusted — tooth counts, chime patterns, engraving grids and short riddles cut into the backplates of the clocks he sold. To read his papers at all, you must do what he did. That is why every puzzle in this book is a piece of evidence, and not one of them is decoration. > Inside: > - Twelve chapters, each ending in one fact for your case notebook - Sixty puzzles: gear ratios, count wheels, pre-decimal money, ciphers, logic grids, word ladders and twelve verse riddles - Twelve drawn exhibits — the tower in section, the town, the movement, the ledger, the oil book, the indenture, the certificate - Seven rules of fair play, printed before chapter one and kept - Hints in three levels for every puzzle, shuffled with an index so your eye cannot catch the next answer - A coroner's return to fill in, and then the full solution > Everything you need is printed inside. Nothing turns on knowledge you would have to look up. The narrator does not lie to you. The suspects may, and two of them do. ## What You Will Put in Place - The count wheel locked after 66 blows → the last hour struck was eleven - The going weight fell 11 ft 3 in at 9 in per hour → 15 hours from winding at 8 a.m. → 11 p.m. - Two independent routes to the same hour, sharing no part, so one tampering cannot fake both - The ledger entries total £4 11s 6d against a struck balance of £7 16s 6d — a difference of - The alibi grid has a unique solution reachable in five human steps - Twelve riddle answers spell THE INDENTURE ## Who This Book Is For - Adults who love fair-play logic puzzles, mystery casefiles, spatial challenges, and escape-room books - Gift buyers looking for an instant printable activity book for parents, partners, holiday evenings, or travel - iPad / tablet stylus users and pen-and-paper solvers who want crisp, full-page printable layouts ## Honest Scope ("A Plan, Not a Promise") - **What this book IS:** A fair-play, screen-free collection of original puzzles, drawn exhibits, tiered hints, and structured daily or episodic sessions—delivered as a high-resolution Printable PDF + Tablet Stylus edition. - **What this book is NOT:** Not a medical treatment and never marketed with exaggerated claims of 'raising IQ' or preventing neurological disease. - **Notice:** Designed for enjoyment, structured mental engagement, and screen-free routine — not medical advice or clinical cognitive therapy. ## Table of Contents / Structure 01. CHAPTER 1 02. CHAPTER 2 03. CHAPTER 3 04. CHAPTER 4 05. CHAPTER 5 06. CHAPTER 6 07. CHAPTER 7 08. CHAPTER 8 09. CHAPTER 9 10. CHAPTER 10 11. CHAPTER 11 12. CHAPTER 12 ## Free Sample Excerpt (CHAPTER 1) > This is a work of fiction. Marlow Bridge, its market hall and every person in this book are invented. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or to real places or businesses, is coincidental. > No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations in a review. > Mysteries of this kind have printed their rules since the twenties, because a reader who is asked to think deserves to know what he is up against. These are mine, and I have kept them. > 2. No answer is arbitrary. Every solution is a piece of information the case requires. ## Bundle Option Included in **The Complete Escape Room & Detective Mystery Collection** (5 ebooks for $65.99 USD — save 33%): https://filips-academy.com/bundles/black-clock-mystery-collection ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What digital formats do I receive immediately when I buy The Clockmaker's Last Hour? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### Who is The Clockmaker's Last Hour written for—and do I need technical or specialist background? The Clockmaker's Last Hour is written in plain, direct English for busy readers solving a specific problem. Every term, script, or step is explained on the page without filler or assumed insider jargon. ### Can I read this ebook on my Kindle, iPad, iPhone, or Android phone? This title is supplied as PDF. Check the reading guide for compatible software. No physical book or e-reader is included. ### How is Filip S.'s approach different from generic AI or self-help books? Every book follows one editorial rule: 'A plan, not a promise.' Instead of motivational padding or unverified claims, you get concrete scripts, checklists, decision trees, and honest scope boundaries. ### Can I save money if I want multiple books in this topic lane? Yes. Every single-book page includes a one-tap Digital Bundle upgrade that pairs related titles in the same category at up to 35% off individual ebook prices.