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/goal -maxx or fall behind: I built a Codex skill so I never write a goal Codex can wiggle out of

May 8, 2026 · Codex agents

Codex will only be as honest as the goal you give it. Goalcraft turns rough ideas into /goal objectives where done actually means done.

Stop Blaming the Model: Write a Real Brief (PACE) and Fix the Process

Sep 27, 2025 · AI prompt engineering

Many AI failures are briefing failures; use the PACE checklist, clear constraints, and stepwise plans to cut loops, improve quality, and choose the right tool when limits apply.

From Obsidian to Published: Running n8n Locally with Docker Volumes

Sep 27, 2025 · n8n Docker

How to turn an Obsidian note into a published Next.js blog post using n8n running locally with Docker volumes, LLM agents, and file-based workflows.

The AI Services Overhang

Sep 27, 2025 · ai productivity

The technology to replace millions of service jobs already exists, but the economy hasn’t caught up yet. That gap, the distance between what’s possible and what’s actually implemented, is what I call the “services overhang.” And it’s bigger than most people realize.

AI Isn’t Dumb, You’re Being Lazy

Sep 25, 2025 · ai productivity

We blame AI for failures that are really about our own lack of craft with the tool. A better approach: treat models like programmable blank slates and specify tasks clearly.