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Content focused on self-improvement, personal growth, habit formation, and developing practical wisdom for better living and working.

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Don't pinch pennies on your AI sub

If you work in tech and you're rationing your AI sub, you're optimizing the wrong line item. The model you're running sets the ceiling on what you think is possible.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753bb 2025-09-16

The Hardest Thing to Do with AI is Less

AI makes creation effortless. That's the problem. From unnecessary dashboards to over-engineered authentication systems, AI fills every gap with something that seems useful. Here's why I spent a week removing features from an app that could have taken two days.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75391 2024-09-11

The Power of Process

On this last day of my challenge to publish 30 pieces of writing in 30 days, I'm feeling reflective. The key to making this challenge both navigable and helpful was focusing on the process, not the result. My goal was simple: publish every day. It didn't

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75395 2024-09-09

The Critical Role of Human Expertise in AI-Assisted Creation

While LLMs can be incredibly helpful for certain types of writing tasks, their effectiveness is limited when dealing with more subjective or creative forms of writing particularly if I don't have the expertise and language to provide nuanced guidance. As I've written before, I've

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a5 2024-09-05

The Second Best Time To Start A Writing Practice Is Today

Writing in public has been on my mind for a while. The process of writing and sharing is powerful, and with the rapid advancements in AI, it's becoming even more crucial. AI and other technological advancements are making content creation more accessible than ever. In this landscape of

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7539f 2024-09-01

Side Hustle Manifesto

There has never been a better time to build. The internet, smartphones, cloud computing, SaaS, AI - each of these has been a game-changer on its own. But together? They've created a perfect storm of opportunity for anyone willing to jump in and create. Whether you're

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75398 2024-08-26

Curious about AI in your daily life? Let's chat!

Hey there! 👋 I've been on an exciting journey with AI tools, and I'd love to share what I've learned. For the past 6 months, I've been diving deep – building apps, writing, experimenting, and researching daily. It's been eye-opening, and

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7539e 2024-08-23

AI Fails: Careful what you ask for

AI tools are incredibly empowering but no tool is without its issues. They will always try to solve your problem, even if that problem is what you asked for rather than what you want. For one of my earliest AI coding exercises, I was (and still am) building digital travel

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a2 2024-08-17

AI Helps, But Quality Always Demands Effort

TL;DR: AI makes it easier to create software, but building something truly valuable still requires thought, creativity, and effort. While AI can speed up development, the small details that make a product great still demand attention. Part of me thinks this could be the end of software as we

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a8 2024-08-14

The Real Benefits of AI for Personal Productivity Today

TL;DR: While much of the AI conversation focuses on future impacts, the real opportunity lies in how AI can boost personal productivity today. From quickly building a landing page to streamlining workflows and even creating custom workout tools, AI can help you accomplish more with less effort. The tools