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The archive goes back a while. Here’s where I’d send a new reader today.

  • If you’ve never used AI: Why AI Won’t Replace You — This is about a foundational mindset shift that frames AI as a “force multiplier” for your thoughts rather than a replacement for your job.

  • If you’ve tried it and gotten mediocre results: Claude’s Secret Cheat Codes Don’t Exist — Why chasing “magic prompts” is a dead end and how to focus on clear communication and intent instead.

  • If you want to use AI for your work specifically, AI helped me build a forex system from scratch — A deep dive into moving beyond chat boxes to build real, analytical systems that solve complex professional problems.

  • If you want to stop AI from making things up: The Verification Loop — A practical framework for forcing AI (and yourself) to stop hallucinating and start producing high-integrity work.

  • If you’re thinking about your long-term career: Everyone Is Now an Entrepreneur — How AI-driven productivity is turning every professional into a “business of one” who must manage their own intelligence stack.

  • If you’re a leader or manager: Why Companies May Be Destroying Their Talent Pipeline — A warning on the risks of over-automating junior roles and how to protect the future of your organisation’s talent.

  • If you need a survival guide for the pace of change that AI is bringing, Surviving the Next 6 Months (and the Long Game) — A strategic look at navigating the rapid evolution of AI without burning out or losing sight of the frontier.

Updated May 2026


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