Start building products faster with AI coding. After 25 years in tech, I'm building my startup in the public eye, using AI coding tools and sharing everything I learn, including AI coding tutorials, new trending AI tools, and behind-the-scenes lessons on startup building.
I rebuilt my productivity system from scratch
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Hey Reader, This past week was about keeping momentum—and making a few resets. I wiped my entire OmniFocus setup—every task, every folder, every project. Gone. Next, I added what matters. Now, I run on a new trio that’s clicking perfectly:
The real unlock? Debugging hell, AI-styleOn my coding, I spent hours stuck in AI editor issues—chasing vague bugs, weird outputs, and mysterious behavior. There were moments I almost wanted to give up. But staying with the problem long enough helped me break through. Lesson: Sometimes, the real superpower is refusing to walk away. To everyone building with AI tools right now—you’re not alone. Doubled our founder rhythmThings are picking up speed with my cofounder, Virgil. We’re now syncing twice a day—once in the morning and once at night. It’s helping us move faster across multiple initiatives and experiments without dropping balls. Daily touchpoints = clarity, fast decisions, and way less miscommunication. Oh, and I’m driving a van full of robotics.Literally. I’m road-tripping from Orlando to Houston this week to support my daughter’s robotics team at the World Championship. I’m hauling the heavy gear while the rest of the team flies. That’s my week. Hope something in this update reminds you it’s okay to reset, slow down, or power through—whatever the moment calls for. See you next week, P.S. Got a system that works for you? Or a reset routine that helps? Just hit reply—I’d love to hear what keeps you going. |
Start Building Products Faster with AI Coding
Start building products faster with AI coding. After 25 years in tech, I'm building my startup in the public eye, using AI coding tools and sharing everything I learn, including AI coding tutorials, new trending AI tools, and behind-the-scenes lessons on startup building.
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