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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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.