Sep 7, 2026
The Operating Manual You Were Never Given
Twenty instructions, written from the model’s side. No metaphors. No encouragement.
Ready Set Digest. Notes. Field reports.
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Sep 7, 2026
20 ChatGPT Prompts for Critical Thinking
Use this order: define the problem, break it down, widen perspective, pressure-test the answer, check evidence, then make the call.
Sep 3, 2026
A Companion to CS146S: The Modern Software Developer
Independent expanded learning guide · Fall 2026 outline
Aug 31, 2026
Three Claude habits that separate the pros from everyone else
I run AI rollout at a Fortune 500.
Aug 29, 2026
Window #14
A short story.
Aug 13, 2026
The Love That Never Was
I’m going to tell this like it happened in order.
Aug 4, 2026
Video Editing with AI
Written exclusively for the in-person [vibe coded] session on 08/06/2026
Aug 1, 2026
Skip the Stranger Phase
What a pickleball court in New Jersey taught me about why nobody remembers you.
May 18, 2026
How to make Claude Code or Codex find relevant jobs, tailor resumes, and draft personalized recruiter emails
A contact-first job-search wizard for people who do not know Git, do not want fake resume claims, and do not want an agent blindly applying to jobs.
May 18, 2026
How to run a local podcast clip pipeline with Claude Code or Codex
Raw episode in. Captioned clips out. A dummy-proof setup for people who do not know Git and do not want another editing subscription.
May 10, 2026
How to Fix a USCIS EAD Card Typo or Date Error: The 5-Step Process I Wish I Had
This guide is based on USCIS public guidance as of May 10, 2026. Always verify the current address, form instructions, and process before mailing anything.
Apr 30, 2026
The Codex Reel Pipeline
Turn a folder of phone clips into a posted Reel with one prompt. Every prompt, every config, the bash script.
A few shorter notes that live directly on this site.
Jul 2026
AI after the demo
The demo is usually the least interesting part. I care what changes on Monday.
Jul 2026
Enterprise AI adoption is not a tooling problem
Claude rollout work is really about workflows, confidence, and the path from pilot to habit.
Apr 2026
Moving changes the math
Advice sounds different when paperwork, distance, and time pressure are in the room.
Apr 2026
What changed after 100 episodes
What doing the same thing 100 times made obvious. Mostly unglamorous. Mostly useful.